Irenesauripus acutus

† Irenesauripus acutus — a Late Jurassic large theropod ichnospecies from Canada. Large three-toed carnivore tracks with pointed digit impressions. From the Peace River Canyon area of British Columbia. Attributed to a large theropod (~7–9 m body length based on track proportions); contributes to t.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Irenesauripus acutus 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Irenesauripus acutus 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.