Yunnanpus huangcaoensis

Yunnanpus huangcaoensis

† Yunnanpus huangcaoensis is a Late Cretaceous dinosaur track ichnospecies from Yunnan Province, China, preserving footprints of a medium-sized dinosaurian trackmaker. These late Cretaceous Chinese trace fossils complement the body fossil record from the region.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Yunnanpus huangcaoensis 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 China

Quick Facts

भूवैज्ञानिक युग Cretaceous Late

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When did Yunnanpus huangcaoensis live?
Yunnanpus huangcaoensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
Where were Yunnanpus huangcaoensis fossils found?
Fossils of Yunnanpus huangcaoensis were found in China.

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