Grallator

Grallator

† Grallator — a Early Jurassic dinosaur track ichnospecies from United States. Carnivorous predator tridactyl traces. These ichnofossils document locomotion behavior and paleoenvironmental data.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Grallator 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 Early Mesozoic Era

Grallator 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

Место открытия United States

Quick Facts

Геологический период Jurassic Early
Питание Carnivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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

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