Masiakasaurus knopfleri

Masiakasaurus knopfleri

Neotis denhami is Denham's Bustard, the largest bustard in Africa, reaching 120cm tall and up to 19kg in males. Native to open grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, males perform spectacular vertical display flights. Despite substantial size, it is fully volant.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Masiakasaurus knopfleri 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

Masiakasaurus knopfleri 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 Madagascar

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Carnivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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