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 Facts Pictures, A Small Jurassic Predatory Dinosaur What Type Of Dinosaur Was Compsognathus? Compsognathus was a small theropod dinosaur Theropods are a group of bipedal saurischian dinosaurs characterized by hollow bones and three-toed limbs Compsognathus belonged to the family Compsognathidae, known for their small size and carnivorous diet
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 Animal Facts - †Compsognathus longipes - A-Z Animals Compsognathus inhabited the Late Jurassic Period, existing in the regions that are present-day Germany and France This diminutive dinosaur likely subsisted on a diet of lizards, small mammals, young dinosaurs, and insects
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 - Natural History Museum Come face-to-face with world-famous dinosaurs Explore Compsognathus, a meat-eating theropod dinosaur in the Dino Directory