Therangospodus pandemicus

† Therangospodus pandemicus is the most widely distributed theropod track ichnospecies globally, recognized across multiple continents from Middle to Late Jurassic deposits. Its near-cosmopolitan distribution reflects the widespread dispersal of mid-Jurassic theropods.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Therangospodus pandemicus 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Therangospodus pandemicus lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.