Lirainosaurus

Lirainosaurus

† Megalosauripus transjordanicus is a large theropod track ichnogenus from the Middle Jurassic of Jordan. These impressive tridactyl tracks (~50cm) are among the largest dinosaur footprints known from the Middle East and are attributed to megalosaurid-grade theropods.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Lirainosaurus 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

Lirainosaurus 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 Spain

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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