Veterupristisaurus milneri

† Veterupristisaurus milneri is a Late Jurassic carcharodontosaurid-like allosauroid from the Tendaguru Formation of Tanzania, one of the earliest members of this theropod lineage. Its discovery pushes the origin of carcharodontosaurids back into the Late Jurassic.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Veterupristisaurus milneri 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

Veterupristisaurus milneri 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.