Boutakioutichnium atlasicus

† Boutakioutichnium atlasicus is a Late Jurassic dinosaur ichnospecies from the Anoual Formation of Morocco. These large tridactyl carnivore trackways represent bipedal theropod locomotion and contribute to understanding the diversity of large Gondwanan predators during the Kimmeridgian–Tithonian age. The trackway site provides evidence for sauropod-dominated ecosystems in North Africa.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Boutakioutichnium atlasicus 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Boutakioutichnium atlasicus lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161,5 to 145,0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.