Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis

Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis

Extinct species of dinosaur

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis 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

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145.0 to 100.5 million years ago.

백악기에는 조각류와 초기 각룡류의 등장으로 공룡 진화가 계속됩니다. 속씨식물이 처음 나타나 육상 생태계를 변화시키기 시작했습니다. 스피노사우루스와 다른 대형 수각류들이 이 시기에 살았습니다.

Discovery & Naming

발견 위치 China

Quick Facts

지질 시대 Cretaceous Early
식성 Herbivore

자주 묻는 질문

When did Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis live?
Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).
What did Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis eat?
Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis was a herbivore.
Where were Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis fossils found?
Fossils of Psittacosaurus xinjiangensis were found in China.

Compare with Similar Dinosaurs

Explore More

Explore the Natural World

Discover more across the Nature FYI family