Sankofa pyrenaica

Sankofa pyrenaica

† Sankofa pyrenaica was an extinct vertebrate (Aves or Reptilia) from Spain. A herbivore of the Late Cretaceous, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Sankofa pyrenaica 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

Sankofa pyrenaica 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 Spain

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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