Xixiasaurus henanensis

† Xixiasaurus henanensis is a Late Cretaceous troodontid from Henan Province, China, known from a well-preserved skull. Its dentition differs markedly from other troodontids, suggesting specialized feeding strategies in a distinct lineage of Late Cretaceous China.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Xixiasaurus henanensis 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Xixiasaurus henanensis 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.