Compsognathus - Wikipedia Compsognathus ( kɒmpˈsɒɡnəθəs ; [1] Greek kompsos κομψός; "elegant", "refined" or "dainty", and gnathos γνάθος; "jaw") [2] is a genus of small, bipedal, carnivorous theropod dinosaur Members of its single species Compsognathus longipes could grow to around the size of a chicken
Compsognathus | Size, Evolution Facts | Britannica Compsognathus, (genus Compsognathus), very small predaceous dinosaurs that lived in Europe during the Late Jurassic Period (161 million to 146 million years ago)
Interesting Facts About Compsognathus - ThoughtCo Compsognathus was once considered the world's smallest dinosaur Although others have been found which were smaller, the "compy" still holds an important place as one of the earliest theropods in the fossil record
Compsognathus: Overview, Size, Habitat, Other Facts Compsognathus, a small theropod dinosaur, has captured the imagination of paleontologists and the public alike with its diminutive stature and fascinating evolutionary story It roamed the Earth during the Late Jurassic Period, approximately 161 to 146 million years ago
Compsognathus Guide - Dinosaur. org Compsognathus, a small theropod from the late Jurassic, stands out for its lightweight build and unique hunting adaptations Measuring about one meter in length, it features a lime green body with an orange underbelly, likely aiding in camouflage
Compsognathus Facts Pictures, A Small Jurassic Predatory . . . Compsognathus was a small, nimble theropod dinosaur known for its slender build and relatively diminutive size compared to many of its contemporaries This Late Jurassic dinosaur measured approximately 1 meter (3 3 feet) in length