Corythoraptor jacobsi

† A Late Cretaceous oviraptorid from Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China, Corythoraptor jacobsi is named for its tall cassowary-like cranial crest and paleontologist Louis Jacobs. A large omnivorous oviraptorid reaching about 2 metres, its striking hollow crest may have served for display or species recognition, and it inhabited the Nanxiong Formation of southern China during the Maastrichtian.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Corythoraptor jacobsi 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

Corythoraptor jacobsi 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.