Megalapteryx didinus

Megalapteryx didinus

† Ngwevu intloko was a sauropodiform dinosaur from the Late Triassic Elliot Formation of South Africa. Originally confused with Massospondylus, its recognition as a distinct genus in 2019 expanded our understanding of early sauropodomorph diversity in southern Africa.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Megalapteryx didinus 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.

Discovery & Naming

Lieu de découverte New Zealand

Quick Facts

Alimentation Carnivore

Questions fréquentes

What did Megalapteryx didinus eat?
Megalapteryx didinus was a carnivore.
Where were Megalapteryx didinus fossils found?
Fossils of Megalapteryx didinus were found in New Zealand.

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