




Tapejara wellnhoferi
Tapejara was a pterosaur— a flying reptile— that soared over coastlines and lakes using long wings.
Hábitat: Mesozoic coastlines and lakes
The Tapejara has a striking, enormous bony crest on its head, possibly adorned with vibrant colors for display. Its relatively short body is supported by large, leathery wings, giving it a unique silhouette in the ancient skies. The crest's shape can vary between species.





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Its incredible crest was actually made of bone and supported by soft tissue!
Tapejara may have eaten mostly fruit, making it an ancient fruit-eating reptile!
The largest Tapejara could have a wingspan wider than a small car!
This amazing pterosaur lived in ancient Brazil, where many unique fossils are found.
Tapejara has a huge, sail-like head crest that helps them identify each other and attract mates with its vibrant colors.
Tapejara can glide effortlessly on ancient air currents because of its large wings, saving energy during long flights.
Tapejara has a strong, toothless beak that helps them pluck and crush fruits and seeds from prehistoric plants.
Tapejara likely enjoyed a diet primarily of fruits and seeds found in its lush prehistoric environment.
Araucaria mirabilis
Provides fruits and seeds for Tapejara to eat.
Irritator challengeri
Larger predatory dinosaur that might have hunted or scavenged Tapejara.
Rhacolepis buccalis
Tapejara might have occasionally eaten fish, especially during scarcity of fruit.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Antiguo se refiere a organismos, objetos o formaciones geológicas que han existido durante un período extremadamente largo.
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While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.
3.5-5 m
10-20 kg
Tapejara likely enjoyed a diet primarily of fruits and seeds found in its lush prehistoric environment.
Mesozoic coastlines and lakes
Foraging
Mesozoic (Early Cretaceous)
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