Theropoda

Theropoda

clade of dinosaurs

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Theropoda 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

Theropoda 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 Mongolia

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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