Gongxianosaurus shibeiensis

Gongxianosaurus shibeiensis

† Gongxianosaurus shibeiensis — a Early Jurassic dinosaur from China. Taxon. Discovered in China; contributes to the local paleofaunal record. Discovered in China; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Gongxianosaurus shibeiensis 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

Keşif Yeri China

Quick Facts

Jeolojik Dönem Jurassic Early

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

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