Savannasaurus elliottorum

Savannasaurus elliottorum

† Savannasaurus elliottorum was a sauropod dinosaur from Australia. A herbivore dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous, it inhabited the terrestrial ecosystems of this region. Fossil material documents its morphology and provides data on Mesozoic faunal diversity.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Savannasaurus elliottorum 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

Savannasaurus elliottorum 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 Australia

Quick Facts

भूवैज्ञानिक युग Cretaceous Late
आहार Herbivore

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

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