Ancistrodon

Ancistrodon

†Ancistrodon is a fragmentary dinosaur taxon known from Saudi Arabia, represented by isolated teeth. The name refers to hook-like tooth morphology. Its precise classification remains uncertain, but the hooked tooth structure suggests a carnivorous diet. It represents rare evidence of Mesozoic dinosaur presence in the Arabian Peninsula.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta Saudi Arabia

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Where were Ancistrodon fossils found?
Fossils of Ancistrodon were found in Saudi Arabia.

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