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Coelophysis

Coelophysis bauri

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

Hábitat: Mesozoic forests and floodplains

Aspecto

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

Categoría

Ancient

Rareza

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Peligro

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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.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Swift Hunter

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

Habilidad

Keen Eyes

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

Habilidad

Grasping Claws

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

Medidas y detalles

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

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

  • small reptiles
  • insects
  • fish
  • early mammals

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

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Pseudocyces

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Rasgos

También conocido como

Coelophysis Bauri

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el estimated Length de Coelophysis?

2.5-3 m

¿Cuál es el estimated Weight de Coelophysis?

15-25 kg

¿Qué come Coelophysis?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Coelophysis?

Mesozoic forests and floodplains

¿Cómo caza Coelophysis?

Pursuit

¿Cuál es el era de Coelophysis?

Triassic

¿Cuál es el extinct Millions Years Ago de Coelophysis?

203

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