Sinosauropteryx prima
Sinosauropteryx prima
Description
Sinosauropteryx prima is shown from a vetted PBDB fossil occurrence in Yixian, China. The occurrence is dated to the Late Barremian to Early Aptian interval (125.77-119.57 Ma), with locality evidence recorded as Beipiao area near Sihetun, Liaoning.
Habitat
Fossil Distribution
Sinosauropteryx was a carnivore. It lived in the Cretaceous period and inhabited Asia. Its fossils have been found in places such as Liaoning (China).
Taxonomy
Fun Facts
Sinosauropteryx prima is mapped from PBDB occurrence occ:498853 in Yixian, China; interval Late Barremian to Early Aptian (125.77-119.57 Ma).
PBDB interval: Late Barremian to Early Aptian (125.77-119.57 Ma).
Fossil occurrence locality: Beipiao area near Sihetun, Liaoning.
Formation/group: Yixian.
PBDB ecology: diet carnivore, habit ground dwelling, solitary.