Neotheropoda

Neotheropoda

clade of dinosaurs

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Neotheropoda 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

Triassic Late Mesozoic Era

Neotheropoda 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.

Discovery & Naming

Địa điểm khám phá India

Quick Facts

Kỷ địa chất Triassic Late
Chế độ ăn Carnivore

Câu hỏi thường gặp

When did Neotheropoda live?
Neotheropoda lived during the Triassic Late period (Mesozoic Era, 237.0–201.4 million years ago).
What did Neotheropoda eat?
Neotheropoda was a carnivore.
Where were Neotheropoda fossils found?
Fossils of Neotheropoda were found in India.

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