Futalognkosaurus dukei

Futalognkosaurus dukei

† Futalognkosaurus dukei — a Late Cretaceous titanosaur sauropod from Neuquén Province, Argentina. Enormous herbivore estimated at ~26–30 m long and possibly >70,000 kg. 'Giant chief lizard' is one of the most complete giant titanosaurs known. Cerro Lisandro Formation; Coniacian–Turonian age.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Futalognkosaurus dukei was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Futalognkosaurus dukei 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.

Discovery & Naming

खोज स्थान Argentina

Quick Facts

भूवैज्ञानिक युग Cretaceous Late
आहार Herbivore

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When did Futalognkosaurus dukei live?
Futalognkosaurus dukei lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Futalognkosaurus dukei eat?
Futalognkosaurus dukei was a herbivore.
Where were Futalognkosaurus dukei fossils found?
Fossils of Futalognkosaurus dukei were found in Argentina.

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