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Sinusonasus Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Sinusonasus'?
It is pronounced as 'Sine-us-on-as-us'.
What type of dinosaur was a Sinusonasus?
Sinusonasus were therapod dinosaurs who belonged to the family of Troodontidae.
In which geological period did the Sinusonasus roam the Earth?
This bird-like dinosaur is thought to have roamed in the Hauterivian stage of the Early Cretaceous period.
When did the Sinusonasus become Extinct?
It is unknown when these dinosaurs became Extinct.
Where did Sinusonasus live?
The fossil remains of the Sinusonasus were discovered in the Yixian Formation. This is located in Liaoning Province, China.
What was the Sinusonasus' habitat?
Judging from the place where they lived, they are thought to have had a terrestrial habitat.
Who did the Sinusonasus live with?
It is unknown if they lived alone or in groups.
How long did a Sinusonasus live?
Their lifespan is unknown.
How did they reproduce?
The genus probably reproduced by laying eggs.
Sinusonasus Fun Facts
What did the Sinusonasus look like?
The head of this bird-like dinosaur was comparatively short, with around 19 maxillary teeth on each side. The dental structure of the creature was suited to its carnivorous diet. It is not known if they were rare.
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How many bones did a Sinusonasus have?
Although the total number of bones is unknown, it is estimated that certain parts like the tail had around 30 vertebrae.
How did they communicate?
Like most dinosaurs, Sinusonasus would have had communicated via different vocalizations and gestures.
How big was the Sinusonasus?
Sinusonasus was quite small, being around 4 ft (1 m) long.
How fast could a Sinusonasus move?
Owing to their longer hind legs, it is assumed that the Sinusonasus moved quite fast.
How much did a Sinusonasus weigh?
This small prehistoric creature weighed about 5.5 lb (2.5 kg).
What were the male and female names of the species?
There are no distinct names for males and females of this genus.
What would you call a baby Sinusonasus?
A baby Sinusonasus would be simply called either a hatchling or a juvenile.
How aggressive were they?
Being carnivores, it is more than likely that these creatures were quite aggressive and had strong teeth.
Did You Know…
The generic name Sinusonasus is derived from the wavy form of the nasal structure as seen from a lateral view. 'Sinus' in Latin means 'wave', while 'nasus' refers to the 'nose'.
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What Did They Prey On?
Smaller animalswhat Type of Animal were they?
CarnivoreAverage Litter Size?
UnknownWhat Did They Look Like?
Bird-like featuresHow Much Did They Weigh?
5.5 lb (2.5 kg)Skin Type
ScalesHow Long Were They?
4 ft (1 m)How Tall Were They?
UnknownKingdom
AnimaliaClass
ReptiliaGenus
SinusonasusFamily
TroodontidaeScientific Name
Sinusonasus magnodensWhat Were Their Main Threats?
Bigger carnivorous dinosaursWhat Habitat Did They Live In?
Terrestrial habitatsWhere Did They Live?
Yixian Formation, China
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