Invictarx zephyri

Invictarx zephyri

† Invictarx zephyri — a Late Cretaceous nodosaurid ankylosaur from the Menefee Formation, New Mexico. Medium herbivore (~4–5 m long); 'undefeated fortress of the west wind.' Heavily armored with osteoderms and small spines. Contributes to the understudied Late Cretaceous ankylosaur fauna of the Am.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Invictarx zephyri 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Invictarx zephyri lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

恐龙时代的最终篇章，出现了霸王龙、三角龙、伶盗龙等标志性物种。恐龙在奇克苏鲁陨石撞击终结中生代之前达到了多样性顶峰。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 United States

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

When did Invictarx zephyri live?
Invictarx zephyri lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Invictarx zephyri eat?
Invictarx zephyri was a herbivore.
Where were Invictarx zephyri fossils found?
Fossils of Invictarx zephyri were found in United States.

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