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Aniksosurus darwini were discovered in the Bajo Barreal Formation of Argentina in 2006. Paleontologists Rubén Dario Martínez and Fernando Emilio Novas discovered the fossil.
The name Aniksosaurus means 'spring lizard', derived from a Greek word that means 'spring'. The fossil of this spring lizard was found on September 21, 1995, which is the day of spring onset in the Southern Hemisphere.
The epithet was first coined in 1995; the name of the type species was given in honor of Charles Darwin. Through morphological evidence like growth cycles, the holotype was concluded to be about the age of three.
Aniksosaurus Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Aniksosaurus'?
Aniksosaurus is pronounced as 'Ah-nik-o-sore-us.'
What type of dinosaur was an Aniksosaurus?
This theropod of the Southern Hemisphere belongs to the family Compsognathidae.
In which geological period did the Aniksosaurus roam the Earth?
These dinosaurs roamed the Earth in the Cretaceous period in the Cenomanian to the Turonian stage of the Upper Cretaceous age.
When did the Aniksosaurus become Extinct?
It is unknown when exactly Aniksosaurus became Extinct.
Where did Aniksosaurus live?
Aniksosaurus fossils were found in the Bajo Barreal Formation in Central Patagonia, Argentina.
What was the Aniksosaurus' habitat?
These creatures of the Southern Hemisphere were terrestrial.
Who did the Aniksosaurus live with?
It has been theorized that Aniksosauras lived in small groups because of the fossils found.
How long did an Aniksosaurus live?
Not much is known about the average age of these dinosaurs.
How did they reproduce?
They reproduced by laying eggs.
Aniksosaurus Fun Facts
What did the Aniksosaurus look like?
The description of Aniksosaurus darwini that can be gathered from its fossils is that they had hinged right hindlimb. This right limb consisted of the tibia, fibula, femur, and foot.
How many bones did an Aniksosaurus have?
No estimate about the number of bones is made.
How did they communicate?
No information is available about its communication.
How big was the Aniksosaurus?
Aniksosaurus was 7-10 ft (2-3 m) in length and 2 ft (70 cm) in height.
How fast could an Aniksosaurus move?
The exact information about the movement of Aniksosaurus is unknown.
How much did an Aniksosaurus weigh?
The body weight of Aniksosaurus was between 77-99 lb (35-45 kg).
What were the male and female names of the species?
There is no mention of distinct names for male and female Aniksosaurus.
What would you call a baby Aniksosaurus?
No separate name was given to a baby Aniksosaurus.
How aggressive were they?
Aniksosaurus were small in size, hence, it can said that they weren't very aggressive. It is not known if they possessed strong teeth.
Did You Know…
Aniksosaurus darwini has some anatomical features based on which it can be distinguished from any other creature. These features include a wide neural canal, a rectangular femoral head, and the anterior trochanter in the femur that almost reaches the articular head.
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What Did They Prey On?
Unknownwhat Type of Animal were they?
CarnivoreAverage Litter Size?
UnknownWhat Did They Look Like?
UnknownHow Much Did They Weigh?
77-99 lb (35-45 kg)Skin Type
ScalesHow Long Were They?
7-10 ft (2-3 m)How Tall Were They?
2 ft (70 cm)Kingdom
AnimaliaClass
ReptiliaGenus
AniksosaurusFamily
CompsognathidaeScientific Name
Aniksosaurus darwiniWhat Were Their Main Threats?
Natural disastersWhat Habitat Did They Live In?
Terrestrial habitatsWhere Did They Live?
Argentina
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