Irenesauripus mclearni

† Irenesauripus mclearni — an Early Cretaceous large theropod ichnospecies from Canada. Large carnivore trackways; named for paleontologist McLear. Peace River Canyon Formation tracks provide a window into Early Cretaceous large predator behavior and ecology in the boreal region of Cretaceous Nort.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Irenesauripus mclearni 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

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Irenesauripus mclearni lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145.0 to 100.5 million years ago.

The Cretaceous saw continued dinosaur evolution with the rise of ornithopods and early ceratopsians. Flowering plants first appeared and began to transform terrestrial ecosystems. Spinosaurus and other large theropods lived during this time.