Trisauropodiscus phasianiforma

† Trisauropodiscus phasianiforma is an Early Jurassic ichnospecies from Lesotho with pheasant-like footprint morphology. Part of the diverse Trisauropodiscus ichnogenus, these tracks document the complex small-bodied fauna of Early Jurassic South Africa.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Trisauropodiscus phasianiforma 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 Early Mesozoic Era

Trisauropodiscus phasianiforma lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201.4 to 174.7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.