Toyamasauripus masuiae

Toyamasauripus masuiae

† Toyamasauripus masuiae is an Early Cretaceous ichnospecies from Japan, representing theropod or possibly bird footprints from the Cenomanian beds of Toyama Prefecture. These Asian Cretaceous tracks document carnivorous dinosaur activity in the Japanese archipelago.

Time Period

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Toyamasauripus masuiae lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145,0 to 100,5 million years ago.

The Cretaceous saw continued dinosaur evolution with the rise of ornithopods and early ceratopsians. Flowering plants first appeared and began to transform terrestrial ecosystems. Spinosaurus and other large theropods lived during this time.

Discovery & Naming

Lieu de découverte Japan

Quick Facts

Période géologique Cretaceous Early

Questions fréquentes

When did Toyamasauripus masuiae live?
Toyamasauripus masuiae lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).
Where were Toyamasauripus masuiae fossils found?
Fossils of Toyamasauripus masuiae were found in Japan.

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