Guaibasaurus candelariensis
Guaibasaurus candelariensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="guaibasaurus-candelariensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Guaibasaurus candelariensis — a Late Triassic basal sauropodomorph from the Candelária region, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Small omnivore-herbivore from the Caturrita Formation. Named for the Candelária area. Contributes to understanding the early diversification of plant-eating dinosaurs in sout.
Time Period
Guaibasaurus candelariensis lived during the Triassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 237.0 to 201.4 million years ago.
The first true dinosaurs appeared during the late Triassic, including early theropods like Eoraptor and Herrerasaurus. Dinosaurs were still small and not yet dominant. The period ended with the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Brazil |
Quick Facts
| Geologic Period | Triassic Late |
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