Irisosaurus yimenensis

Irisosaurus yimenensis

† Irisosaurus yimenensis — an Early Jurassic basal sauropodomorph from Yunnan Province, China. Small to medium herbivore; from the Lower Lufeng Formation. Part of the diverse Yunnan prosauropod fauna that includes Yunnanosaurus and Lufengosaurus. Represents the early phase of sauropodomorph divers.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Irisosaurus yimenensis lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201.4 to 174.7 million years ago.

三叠纪末大灭绝后,恐龙迅速多样化并成为陆地脊椎动物的主宰。早期蜥脚类和兽脚类开始演化出更大的体型。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 China

Quick Facts

地质时代 Jurassic Early

常见问题

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

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