Magnoavipes denaliensis

Magnoavipes denaliensis

† Muttaburrasaurus langdoni was a large iguanodontid ornithopod (~7-8m, ~2,800kg) from the Early Cretaceous of Queensland, Australia. One of the best-known Australian dinosaurs, it had an unusual inflated snout possibly used for display or sound amplification.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Magnoavipes denaliensis 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

Magnoavipes denaliensis 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 United States

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Carnivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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