Linhevenator tani

Linhevenator tani

† Megaloolithus trempii is the dominant titanosaur egg oospecies of the Tremp Group in the Tremp Basin, northeastern Spain. Found in large nesting aggregations over multiple stratigraphic horizons, it documents repeated use of the same nesting sites by Campanian-Maastrichtian sauropods.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Linhevenator tani was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Linhevenator tani 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 China

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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