Silvisaurus condrayi

Silvisaurus condrayi

† Silvisaurus condrayi is the type species of Silvisaurus, from the Kiowa Formation of Kansas. Known since 1960, this ankylosaur preserves armor plates along its neck and back, providing important data on early nodosaurid anatomy.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Silvisaurus condrayi 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 Early Mesozoic Era

Silvisaurus condrayi lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145.0 to 100.5 million years ago.

白垩纪见证了恐龙的持续演化，鸟脚类和早期角龙类兴起。开花植物首次出现并开始改变陆地生态系统。棘龙和其他大型兽脚类在此时期生活。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 United States

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Early
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

When did Silvisaurus condrayi live?
Silvisaurus condrayi lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).
What did Silvisaurus condrayi eat?
Silvisaurus condrayi was a herbivore.
Where were Silvisaurus condrayi fossils found?
Fossils of Silvisaurus condrayi were found in United States.

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