Issi saaneq

Issi saaneq

† Issi saaneq — a Late Triassic sauropodomorph from Greenland. Small to medium herbivore (~2.5 m long) from the Fleming Fjord Formation. 'Cold-faced one' in Greenlandic. Among the northernmost Triassic dinosaurs known; contributes to understanding the global radiation of prosauropods during the La.

Time Period

Triassic Late Mesozoic Era

Issi saaneq 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.

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Triassic Late

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Issi saaneq live?
Issi saaneq lived during the Triassic Late period (Mesozoic Era, 237.0–201.4 million years ago).

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