Melanorosauridae

Melanorosauridae

Osteodontornis pacificus was a second pseudodontorn from the Miocene Pacific. These pelagic soaring giants used their tooth-like bill projections to catch fish and squid on the wing, soaring over Miocene oceans in a similar manner to modern albatrosses.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Melanorosauridae lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201,4 to 174,7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta Lesotho

Quick Facts

Período geológico Jurassic Early

Perguntas frequentes

When did Melanorosauridae live?
Melanorosauridae lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Melanorosauridae fossils found?
Fossils of Melanorosauridae were found in Lesotho.

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