Tanycolagreus topwilsoni

† Tanycolagreus topwilsoni is the type species of Tanycolagreus, from the Morrison Formation of Utah. Known from partial remains including forelimbs and hindlimbs, it provides evidence for a diverse community of medium-sized theropod predators in Jurassic North America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Tanycolagreus topwilsoni was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Tanycolagreus topwilsoni lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.