Anomalipes zhaoi

†Anomalipes zhaoi was a small oviraptorosaur theropod omnivore of the Late Cretaceous, discovered in Inner Mongolia, China. Its name means 'anomalous foot', reflecting unusual metatarsal morphology. A lightly built bipedal dinosaur with likely omnivorous habits, it contributes to understanding oviraptorid diversity and morphological variation in Late Cretaceous Asian ecosystems.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Anomalipes zhaoi had a varied diet that included both plants and animals. Omnivorous dinosaurs were versatile feeders, able to exploit multiple food sources, which gave them an advantage in changing environments.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Anomalipes zhaoi 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.