Lirainosaurus astibiae

Lirainosaurus astibiae

† Megalosauripus uzbekistanicus is a large theropod footprint ichnogenus from the Jurassic of Uzbekistan. These Central Asian tracks document that large megalosaurid theropods ranged widely across the Jurassic supercontinent from Europe to Central Asia.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Lirainosaurus astibiae 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

Lirainosaurus astibiae 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

Lugar de descubrimiento Spain

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Preguntas frecuentes

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

Compare with Similar Dinosaurs

Explore More

Explore the Natural World

Discover more across the Nature FYI family