Coelophysis

Coelophysis bauri

Coelophysis was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.

Lebensraum: Mesozoic forests and floodplains

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The Coelophysis is a slender, bipedal dinosaur with a long, S-shaped neck and an equally long tail. It has a small head with sharp, serrated teeth, and its skin was likely covered in fine scales with earthy tones of brown or green to blend in with its environment.

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Coelophysis

Kategorie

Ancient

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Coelophysis was one of the earliest known meat-eating dinosaurs on Earth!

Huge fossil beds found in New Mexico contain hundreds of Coelophysis!

It could run incredibly fast, up to 30 mph, to catch its prey!

Its name means 'hollow form' because its bones were very light.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Coelophysis can run incredibly fast because its lightweight, hollow bones make it very agile for pursuit.

Coelophysis has sharp eyesight that helps it spot small, fast-moving prey in the Triassic landscape.

Coelophysis possesses three-fingered hands with sharp claws, perfect for catching and holding onto prey.

Maße und Details

Estimated Length: 2.5-3 m
Estimated Weight: 15-25 kg
Era: Triassic
Extinct Millions Years Ago: 203

Ernährung und Fütterung

A nimble predator, it hunted small animals and insects with great speed and agility.

Hauptnahrung

small reptiles
insects
fish
early mammals

Nahrungssuche

Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

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Revueltosaurus callenderi

Ate its eggs or juveniles.

hunts

Hesperosuchus

Hesperosuchus agilis

Preyed on this agile reptile.

hunts

Pseudocyces

Pseudocyces rarus

Hunted this small, early mammal.

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