Tawa hallae

Tawa hallae

† Tawa hallae is a Late Triassic herrerasaurid or early neotheropod from the Chinle Formation of New Mexico, USA. Its nearly complete skeleton resolved longstanding questions about early dinosaur phylogeny and intercontinental dispersal via Pangaea.

Time Period

Triassic Late Mesozoic Era

Tawa hallae lived during the Triassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 237.0 to 201.4 million years ago.

The first true dinosaurs appeared during the late Triassic, including early theropods like Eoraptor and Herrerasaurus. Dinosaurs were still small and not yet dominant. The period ended with the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 United States

Quick Facts

地质时代 Triassic Late

常见问题

When did Tawa hallae live?
Tawa hallae lived during the Triassic Late period (Mesozoic Era, 237.0–201.4 million years ago).
Where were Tawa hallae fossils found?
Fossils of Tawa hallae were found in United States.

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