Majungasaurus crenatissimus

Majungasaurus crenatissimus

† Naashoibitosaurus ostromi was a saurolophine hadrosaurid from the Late Cretaceous Kirtland Formation of New Mexico. Distinguished by its flat-headed profile without a crest, it inhabited the subtropical coastal plain of the southwestern US approximately 75 million years ago.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Majungasaurus crenatissimus 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

Majungasaurus crenatissimus 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

Lieu de découverte Madagascar

Quick Facts

Période géologique Cretaceous Late
Alimentation Carnivore

Questions fréquentes

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

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