Lirainosaurus

Lirainosaurus

† Megalosauripus transjordanicus is a large theropod track ichnogenus from the Middle Jurassic of Jordan. These impressive tridactyl tracks (~50cm) are among the largest dinosaur footprints known from the Middle East and are attributed to megalosaurid-grade theropods.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Lirainosaurus 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

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

A era final dos dinossauros, com espécies icônicas como Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops e Velociraptor. Os dinossauros atingiram sua máxima diversidade antes do impacto catastrófico do asteroide na cratera de Chicxulub encerrar a Era Mesozoica.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta Spain

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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