Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis

Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis

species of reptile

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Jurassic Middle Mesozoic Era

Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis lived during the Jurassic Middle period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 174.7 to 161.5 million years ago.

Dinosaur diversity continued to increase, with the evolution of large sauropods and diverse theropods. Stegosaurs first appeared, and the supercontinent Pangaea was breaking apart.

Discovery & Naming

발견 위치 China

Quick Facts

지질 시대 Jurassic Middle
식성 Herbivore

자주 묻는 질문

When did Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis live?
Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis lived during the Jurassic Middle period (Mesozoic Era, 174.7–161.5 million years ago).
What did Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis eat?
Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis was a herbivore.
Where were Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis fossils found?
Fossils of Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis were found in China.

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