Harpedactylus crassus

Harpedactylus crassus

† Harpedactylus crassus — a Early Jurassic from United States taxon. Taxon. Discovered in United States; contributes to the local paleofaunal record. Discovered in United States; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Harpedactylus crassus 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

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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

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