Gremlin slobodorum

Gremlin slobodorum

† Gremlin slobodorum — a Late Cretaceous ankylosaur or theropod-related taxon from the United States. Small herbivore. This unusual scientific name was applied to a poorly known taxon from the Cretaceous of western North America. Known from fragmentary material that prevents definitive classificat.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Gremlin slobodorum was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Gremlin slobodorum lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location United States

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Gremlin slobodorum live?
Gremlin slobodorum lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Gremlin slobodorum eat?
Gremlin slobodorum was a herbivore.
Where were Gremlin slobodorum fossils found?
Fossils of Gremlin slobodorum were found in United States.

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