Laevisuchus indicus

Laevisuchus indicus

† Lithornis promiscuus was an early Paleogene palaeognath bird from North America, related to modern ratites and tinamous. An early member of Lithornithidae, these volant birds represent basal palaeognaths that could fly, contrasting with their large flightless relatives.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Laevisuchus indicus 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Laevisuchus indicus lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100,5 to 66,0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta India

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Carnivore

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When did Laevisuchus indicus live?
Laevisuchus indicus lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Laevisuchus indicus eat?
Laevisuchus indicus was a carnivore.
Where were Laevisuchus indicus fossils found?
Fossils of Laevisuchus indicus were found in India.

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