Tengrisaurus starkovi

Tengrisaurus starkovi

† Tengrisaurus starkovi is an Early Cretaceous titanosaur from the Ilek Formation of Transbaikalia, Russia. One of the few Cretaceous sauropods known from Siberia, it demonstrates that titanosaurs ranged far into high-latitude Asian environments.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Tengrisaurus starkovi 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

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

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Discovery & Naming

发现地点 Russia

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Early
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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