Paludititan

Paludititan

† Paludititan was a titanosaurid sauropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Romania. A large quadrupedal herbivore inhabiting the Haţeg Island landmass, it represents one of several insular dwarf titanosaurs that evolved reduced body size in the European archipelago.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Paludititan 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

Paludititan 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 Romania

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Preguntas frecuentes

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

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