Jurapteryx recurva

† Jurapteryx recurva — an extinct avian from Germany from the Late Jurassic period. Insectivore. Discovered in Germany; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Jurapteryx recurva primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.

Time Period

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Jurapteryx recurva 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.