Plateosauravus cullingworthi

† Plateosauravus cullingworthi was an extinct vertebrate (Aves or Reptilia) from South Africa. A carnivore of the Late Triassic, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

Time Period

Triassic Late Mesozoic Era

Plateosauravus cullingworthi 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.