Wildeichnus

Wildeichnus

† Wildeichnus is a Late Jurassic ichnogenus representing small dinosaurian footprints from Poland and Argentina. These traces were made by small bipedal dinosaurs navigating the shorelines or floodplains of ancient Jurassic environments.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Wildeichnus 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Wildeichnus lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161,5 to 145,0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta Poland

Quick Facts

Período geológico Jurassic Late
Dieta Carnivore

Perguntas frequentes

When did Wildeichnus live?
Wildeichnus lived during the Jurassic Late period (Mesozoic Era, 161.5–145.0 million years ago).
What did Wildeichnus eat?
Wildeichnus was a carnivore.
Where were Wildeichnus fossils found?
Fossils of Wildeichnus were found in Poland.

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