Avimimus portentosus

Avimimus portentosus

species of reptile (fossil)

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Avimimus portentosus 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

Avimimus portentosus 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

발견 위치 Mongolia

Quick Facts

지질 시대 Cretaceous Late
식성 Omnivore

자주 묻는 질문

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

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