Xingxiulong chengi

Xingxiulong chengi

† Xingxiulong chengi is an Early Jurassic sauropodomorph from the Lufeng Formation of Yunnan Province, China, bearing an unusual combination of basal and derived features. Its morphology helps resolve the internal phylogeny of early sauropodomorphs in Asia.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Xingxiulong chengi lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201,4 to 174,7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

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Quick Facts

Période géologique Jurassic Early

Questions fréquentes

When did Xingxiulong chengi live?
Xingxiulong chengi lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Xingxiulong chengi fossils found?
Fossils of Xingxiulong chengi were found in China.

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