Itapeuasaurus cajapioensis

Itapeuasaurus cajapioensis

† Itapeuasaurus cajapioensis — a Late Cretaceous titanosaur sauropod from Mato Grosso, Brazil. Large herbivore from the Cajapió Formation. One of the Brazilian titanosaurs contributing to South America's rich Late Cretaceous sauropod diversity. Named for the Itapeua region and the Cajapió Formation.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Itapeuasaurus cajapioensis 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

Itapeuasaurus cajapioensis 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 Brazil

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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