Magnoavipes lowei

Magnoavipes lowei

† Muyelensaurus pecheni was a titanosaur sauropod from the Late Cretaceous Neuquén Group of Argentina. A member of the speciose Patagonian titanosaur fauna, it contributes to the remarkable diversity of South American sauropods during the latest Cretaceous.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Magnoavipes lowei 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

Magnoavipes lowei 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 United States

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Carnivore

Preguntas frecuentes

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

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