Soumyasaurus aenigmaticus

† Soumyasaurus aenigmaticus is a Late Triassic dinosauriform from the Chinle Formation of the United States, known from fragmentary material. Its enigmatic anatomy makes classification difficult, but it contributes to the picture of Triassic dinosauriform diversity.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Soumyasaurus aenigmaticus was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Triassic Late Mesozoic Era

Soumyasaurus aenigmaticus lived during the Triassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 237.0 to 201.4 million years ago.

The first true dinosaurs appeared during the late Triassic, including early theropods like Eoraptor and Herrerasaurus. Dinosaurs were still small and not yet dominant. The period ended with the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.