Navahopus

Navahopus

† Navahopus is an ichnotaxon of Early Jurassic tridactyl dinosaur footprints from the Moenave Formation of Arizona, USA. These small three-toed tracks document ornithischian or early theropod activity in Jurassic desert dune environments.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Navahopus 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 United States

Quick Facts

Período geológico Jurassic Early

Perguntas frequentes

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

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