Unaysaurus tolentinoi

Unaysaurus tolentinoi

† Unaysaurus tolentinoi is a Late Triassic sauropodomorph from the Caturrita Formation of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, a close relative of European prosauropods. Its discovery challenged biogeographic models and suggests early dinosaur faunas were cosmopolitan.

Time Period

Triassic Late Mesozoic Era

Unaysaurus tolentinoi lived during the Triassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 237.0 to 201.4 million years ago.

The first true dinosaurs appeared during the late Triassic, including early theropods like Eoraptor and Herrerasaurus. Dinosaurs were still small and not yet dominant. The period ended with the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.

Discovery & Naming

発見場所 Brazil

Quick Facts

地質時代 Triassic Late

よくある質問

When did Unaysaurus tolentinoi live?
Unaysaurus tolentinoi lived during the Triassic Late period (Mesozoic Era, 237.0–201.4 million years ago).
Where were Unaysaurus tolentinoi fossils found?
Fossils of Unaysaurus tolentinoi were found in Brazil.

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