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Named by Hunt and Lucas in 1994, Lucianosaurus wildi is most likely an Archosauriformes. However, previously they were considered to be early ornithischian dinosaurs. These animals belonged to the Late Triassic.
The historical biology of Lucianosaurus is quite a mystery due to a lack of fossils. However, its recovered teeth have shed light on its dental patterns. For instance, Lucianosaurus had thecodont dentition. They were most probably carnivores, like other Archosauriformes.
Like all the other genera under the class Reptilia, Lucianosurus also reproduced by laying eggs. Their eggs contained a protective membrane known as the amnion. They were found in the Bull Canyon Formation, belonging to New Mexico. This region was an alluvial plain.
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Lucianosaurus Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Lucianosaurus'?
The name Lucianosaurus is pronounced as 'Lucy-an-o-sore-us'. This nomenclature was done in 1994 by Hunt and Lucas.
What type of dinosaur was a Lucianosaurus?
Lucianosaurus was most likely a member of the clade Archosauriformes, as stated with evidence in the year 2007.
In which geological period did the Lucianosaurus roam the Earth?
Lucianosaurus roamed the Earth during the Upper Triassic or Late Triassic, which took place 228-209 million years ago.
When did the Lucianosaurus become extinct?
Due to the lack of remains belonging to this taxon proving otherwise, it can be assumed that this member of clade Archosauriformes went extinct during Late Triassic itself.
Where did Lucianosaurus live?
Lucianosaurus belonged to the locality of Luciano Mesa in New Mexico of the US.
What was the Lucianosaurus' habitat?
Lucianosaurus belonged to the Bull Canyon Formation of New Mexico. This region was an alluvial plain.
Who did the Lucianosaurus live with?
The social behavior of this extinct genus is not known. However, like many other Archosauriformes, they may have been solitary.
How long did a Lucianosaurus live?
The lifespan of Lucianosaurus has not been ascertained. However, it can be assumed that they lived up to 30 - 40 years, similar to some other animals of that time.
How did they reproduce?
Belonging to the clade of Amniote, this animal reproduced by laying eggs. Their reproductive stage lacked any larval stage.
Lucianosaurus Fun Facts
What did the Lucianosaurus look like?
The only known remains of Lucianonosaurus are its teeth. Hence, its overall physical appearance has been difficult to ascertain. However, the characteristics of the teeth have been described quite vividly. The teeth were small and low-crowned, with a height that was less than 0.08 in (2 mm). The dentition was of the thecodont type.
How many bones did a Lucianosaurus have?
A lack of even nearly complete fossil remains has rendered researchers with an inability to find the number of bones these dinosaurs had. The only known fossil record of this extinct genus is teeth.
How did they communicate?
Since it has been estimated that Lucianosaurus belonged to the family of Archosauriformes, it is highly likely that they communicated like the other genera belonging to this group. So, they may have relied on closed-mouth vocalizations and sounds to communicate with each other.
How big was the Lucianosaurus?
The length or height of these dinosaurs is not known. From their teeth, it has been noted that each tooth was 0.04-0.08 in (1-2 mm) long, and the total height was less than 0.08 in (2 mm). Overall, they were definitely smaller than Titanosaurus, which had a length of 39.3 ft (12m).
How fast could a Lucianosaurus move?
In general, archosaurs were quite fast in nature. So, the same can be assumed about Lucianosaurus.
How much did a Lucianosaurus weigh?
The weight of Lucianosaurus has not been estimated due to the lack of fossil data.
What were the male and female names of the species?
There are no separate names for the male and female dinosaurs of this species.
What would you call a baby Lucianosaurus?
A baby Lucianosaurus would be known as a hatchling.
How aggressive were they?
These animals were probably carnivores, and hence, aggressive.
Did you know…
The generic name of this animal, which is Lucianosaurus, was given by Lucas and Hunt to highlight the area from which its teeth were discovered, which was the Luciano Mesa region of New Mexico.
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