Metriacanthosaurus parkeri

†Metriacanthosaurus parkeri was a large metriacanthosaurid theropod from the Late Jurassic (~160 Ma) of England. Estimated at 8m long, it was a bipedal carnivore with moderately elongated neural spines forming a low ridge along its back. Known from fragmentary remains found in Oxfordshire, it was an apex predator of Jurassic England.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Metriacanthosaurus parkeri was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Metriacanthosaurus parkeri lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.