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 Animal Facts - Compsognathus - A-Z Animals Compsognathus is a small-bodied, bipedal, carnivorous theropod dinosaur genus known from the Late Jurassic of Europe It is often cited as one of the classic examples of a very small non-avian dinosaur and is closely associated with well-preserved limestone deposits that capture fine skeletal detail
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)
All about Compsognathus - Animalia Compsognathus is a slender theropod that was long-known as the smallest non-avian dinosaur, at about 1 m in length Half of that length is in the tail, which it used for balance during locomation
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 - Jurassic Park Wiki Compsognathus is an extinct genus compsognathid theropod dinosaur that lived in Germany and France during the Late Jurassic period This little pack hunter probably ate bugs and small lizards
Compsognathus Facts Pictures, A Small Jurassic Predatory Dinosaur 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