Thyreosaurus atlasicus

† Thyreosaurus atlasicus is a Middle Jurassic thyreophoran from the Guettioua Formation of Morocco, known from partial remains. This early armored dinosaur contributes to understanding the geographic distribution and diversity of thyreophorans in Mesozoic Africa.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Thyreosaurus atlasicus 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

Thyreosaurus atlasicus 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.