Malakhelisaurus mianwali

Malakhelisaurus mianwali

Nambashag billerooensis was a Miocene bird from Queensland, Australia, possibly related to herons or storks. This Australian Cenozoic bird contributes to understanding the diversification of large waterbirds in Australia during the Miocene when the continent was better watered.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Malakhelisaurus mianwali 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

Jurassic Middle Mesozoic Era

Malakhelisaurus mianwali lived during the Jurassic Middle period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 174.7 to 161.5 million years ago.

Dinosaur diversity continued to increase, with the evolution of large sauropods and diverse theropods. Stegosaurs first appeared, and the supercontinent Pangaea was breaking apart.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Pakistan

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Jurassic Middle
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Malakhelisaurus mianwali live?
Malakhelisaurus mianwali lived during the Jurassic Middle period (Mesozoic Era, 174.7–161.5 million years ago).
What did Malakhelisaurus mianwali eat?
Malakhelisaurus mianwali was a herbivore.
Where were Malakhelisaurus mianwali fossils found?
Fossils of Malakhelisaurus mianwali were found in Pakistan.

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