Lambeosaurus magnicristatus

Lambeosaurus magnicristatus

Martinavis vincei was an enantiornithine bird from the Late Cretaceous of Hungary. Like other Martinavis species, it inhabited warm shallow-sea archipelago environments and represents the endemic European island avifauna during the Campanian-Maastrichtian.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Lambeosaurus magnicristatus 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

Lambeosaurus magnicristatus 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 Canada

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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