Massospondylus kaalae

Massospondylus kaalae

Nesotrochis debooyi was an extinct rail from the Quaternary of the Virgin Islands. Part of the diverse Caribbean rail fauna that evolved flightlessness on islands free from mammalian predators, it was extirpated following human colonization of the Lesser Antilles.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Massospondylus kaalae 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

สถานที่ค้นพบ South Africa

Quick Facts

ยุคธรณีวิทยา Jurassic Early

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When did Massospondylus kaalae live?
Massospondylus kaalae lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Massospondylus kaalae fossils found?
Fossils of Massospondylus kaalae were found in South Africa.

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