Rubeosaurus ovatus

Rubeosaurus ovatus

† Rubeosaurus ovatus was a sauropod dinosaur from United States. A herbivore dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous, it inhabited the terrestrial ecosystems of this region. Fossil material documents its morphology and provides data on Mesozoic faunal diversity.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Rubeosaurus ovatus 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

Rubeosaurus ovatus 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 United States

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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