Menglongipus sinensis

† Oviraptorosauria is a clade of feathered theropod dinosaurs including oviraptorids, caenagnathids, and their relatives. Ranging from tiny Microvenator to giant Gigantoraptor (~8m), oviraptorosaurs were diverse in the Cretaceous of Asia and North America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Menglongipus sinensis 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

Menglongipus sinensis 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.