Tataouinea hannibalis

Tataouinea hannibalis

† Tataouinea hannibalis is an Early Cretaceous rebbachisaurid sauropod from the Chenini Formation of southern Tunisia, named for Hannibal Barca. This large diplodocoid sauropod documents a rebbachisaurid presence in North Africa before the clade's extinction.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Tataouinea hannibalis 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

Tataouinea hannibalis 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 Tunisia

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Early
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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