Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis

Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis

A Middle Triassic ichnospecies from the Sabine region of France, Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis preserves the narrow, tridactyl footprints of a small bipedal archosaur. These tracks contribute to the record of earliest theropod-grade locomotion in western Europe and indicate active bipedal predators inhabiting Triassic floodplain and coastal substrates.

Time Period

Triassic Middle Mesozoic Era

Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis lived during the Triassic Middle period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 247,2 to 237,0 million years ago.

The middle Triassic saw the continued recovery of life and the emergence of early dinosauriforms. Archosaurs diversified into the ancestors of both dinosaurs and crocodilians.

Discovery & Naming

Keşif Yeri France

Quick Facts

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When did Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis live?
Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis lived during the Triassic Middle period (Mesozoic Era, 247.2–237.0 million years ago).
Where were Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis fossils found?
Fossils of Coelurosaurichnus sabinensis were found in France.

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