Leptorhynchos elegans

Leptorhynchos elegans

species of reptiles (fossil)

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Leptorhynchos elegans 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

Leptorhynchos elegans 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

発見場所 Canada

Quick Facts

地質時代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Omnivore

よくある質問

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

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