Fun Pamparaptor Facts For Kids

Moumita Dutta
Sep 27, 2022 By Moumita Dutta
Originally Published on Apr 01, 2022
Edited by Luca Demetriou
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The Pamparaptor dinosaur existed during the late Cretaceous period and was named by Dos Santos. Dos Santos named it in 2007 according to the new record. The taxonomic status of the animal was accepted by Global Biodiversity Information Facility.

Pamparaptor Interesting Facts

How do you pronounce 'Pamparaptor'?

The word can be divided into the syllables 'Pam-pa-rap-tor' to pronounce the genus correctly.

What type of dinosaur was a Pamparaptor?

Classification of the new record claimed the dinosaurs to be a type of basal dromaeosaurid dinosaur.

In which geological period did the Pamparaptor roam the Earth?

The animals from the extinct genus of Pamparaptor deinonychosaur roamed the earth during the late Cretaceous period.

When did the Pamparaptor become extinct?

They existed during the late Cretaceous period and the period of their extinction is thought to be in the Coniacian stage.

Where did Pamparaptor live?

The specimen was found in the Neuquén province of Argentina and was thought to inhabit South America.

What was the Pamparaptor's habitat?

During the late Cretaceous period, the Neuquén province of Argentina provided a terrestrial forest area to these creatures.

Who did the Pamparaptor live with?

There has not been much information regarding the partners of the creature.

How long did a Pamparaptor live?

The exact lifespan of these animals that belonged to the extinct genus Pamparaptor could not be traced back.

How did they reproduce?

They were oviparous in nature and laid eggs to reproduce.

Pamparaptor Fun Facts

What did the Pamparaptor look like?

This animal was discovered from the fossils which had a complete left foot. They were quite smaller in size with an average height of around 19.6-27.5 in (49.7-69.8 cm). The color of the feathers or other distinctive features was not known from the limited fossils.

This creature is known from the holotype MUCPv-1163.

How many bones did a Pamparaptor have?

Owing to limited information, the total number of bones cannot be estimated at this moment.

How did they communicate?

As they only existed during the late Cretaceous period, their fossils could not discover their exact mode of communication.

How big was the Pamparaptor?

Although the exact weight could not be known, the average height was deciphered. They were known to have a height of around 19.6-27.5 in (49.7-69.8 cm) on average.

How fast could a Pamparaptor fly?

The exact speed of the dinosaur could not be traced.

How much did a Pamparaptor weigh?

The exact weight of the dinosaur could not be traced.

What were the male and female names of the species?

There has been no specific name assigned to the male and the female members.

What would you call a baby Pamparaptor?

There has been no information regarding the nomenclature of a baby Pamparaptor.

How aggressive were they?

The aggressive nature of the Pamparaptor is currently unknown.

Did You Know…

Only one specimen of the Pamparaptor micros has been discovered by paleontologists as of now.

*We've been unable to source an image of Pamparaptor and have used an image of Prenoceratops instead. If you are able to provide us with a royalty-free image of Pamparaptor, we would be happy to credit you. Please contact us at hello@kidadl.com.

*We've been unable to source an image of Pamparaptor and have used an image of Deinonychus instead. If you are able to provide us with a royalty-free image of Pamparaptor, we would be happy to credit you. Please contact us at hello@kidadl.com.

Pamparaptor Facts

What Did They Prey On?

Unknown

what Type of Animal were they?

Carnivore

Average Litter Size?

Unknown

What Did They Look Like?

Unknown

How Much Did They Weigh?

Unknown

Skin Type

Feathers

How Long Were They?

19.6-27.5 in (49.7-69.8 cm)

How Tall Were They?

Unknown

Kingdom

Animalia

Class

Reptilia

Genus

Pamparaptor

Family

Dromaeosauridae

Scientific Name

Pamparaptor micros

What Were Their Main Threats?

Natural disasters

What Habitat Did They Live In?

Terrestrial habitats

Where Did They Live?

Argentina
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Written by Moumita Dutta

Bachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

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Moumita DuttaBachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

A content writer and editor with a passion for sports, Moumita has honed her skills in producing compelling match reports and stories about sporting heroes. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta University, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Sports Management.

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