Isasicursor santacrucensis

Isasicursor santacrucensis

† Isasicursor santacrucensis — a Late Cretaceous eudromaeosaurian paravian from Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Small cursorial carnivore. From the La Colonia Formation; one of the few dromaeosaurs from southernmost South America. Contributes to understanding the Late Cretaceous predatory theropod.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Isasicursor santacrucensis 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

Isasicursor santacrucensis 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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