Punatitan coughlini

Punatitan coughlini

† Punatitan coughlini was a sauropod dinosaur from Argentina. A herbivore dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous, it inhabited the terrestrial ecosystems of this region. Fossil material documents its morphology and provides data on Mesozoic faunal diversity.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Punatitan coughlini 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

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

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