Isanosaurus attavipachi

Isanosaurus attavipachi

† Isanosaurus attavipachi — an Early Jurassic basal sauropod from Thailand. Medium to large herbivore; one of the oldest sauropods known from Southeast Asia. From the Nam Phong Formation. Named for the Isan region of Thailand. Contributes to understanding early sauropod evolution and distribution .

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Isanosaurus attavipachi 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

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Isanosaurus attavipachi 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 Thailand

Quick Facts

地质时代 Jurassic Early
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

When did Isanosaurus attavipachi live?
Isanosaurus attavipachi lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
What did Isanosaurus attavipachi eat?
Isanosaurus attavipachi was a herbivore.
Where were Isanosaurus attavipachi fossils found?
Fossils of Isanosaurus attavipachi were found in Thailand.

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