Sauropodichnus giganteus

† Sauropodichnus giganteus was a sauropod footprint ichnotaxon from Spain. These large quadrupedal herbivore trace fossils document the presence of their makers in Late Jurassic terrestrial ecosystems. The tracks provide data on locomotion, gait, and potentially gregarious behavior.

Time Period

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Sauropodichnus giganteus lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161,5 to 145,0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.