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Zapsalis abradens are extinct reptiles that belong to the genus of Dromaeosaurine. The fossils were recovered from the Dinosaur Park Formation in Canada, the Judith River in Montana, and Wyoming.
The name 'Zapsalis abradens' was given by Edward Drinker Cope in 1876 based on the teeth he found in Montana. The teeth of the Zapsalis found in the Dinosaur Park Formation represented the premaxillary tooth of the Saurornitholestes Langstoni and also described the complete skull of the dinosaur.
Zapsalis Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Zapsalis'?
Zapsalis is pronounced as 'Za-sah-lis'.
What type of dinosaur was a Zapsalis?
The Zapsalis was a Dromaeosaurid.
In which geological period did the Zapsalis roam the Earth?
According to the fossils found, the species belonged to the Late Cretaceous era.
When did the Zapsalis become extinct?
According to the fossils, the species became extinct also 83-66 million years ago.
Where did Zapsalis live?
The fossils were found in the Judith River Formation in Montana; Lance Formation in Wyoming; Dinosaur Park Formation in Canada.
What was the Zapsalis' habitat?
The preferred habitat for the dinosaurs was terrestrial plains.
Who did the Zapsalis live with?
It is unclear whether they lived in herds or individually.
How long did a Zapsalis live?
The lifespan of the species is unknown.
How did they reproduce?
The reptiles reproduced via eggs.
Zapsalis Fun Facts
What did the Zapsalis look like?
The teeth that were found were a combination of rounded denticles, a straight rear edge, and vertical grooves.
How many bones did a Zapsalis have?
The total number of bones of the species is unknown.
How did they communicate?
Their method of communication is unknown.
How big was the Zapsalis?
There is a lack of data regarding this.
How fast could a Zapsalis move?
The agility of the dinosaur is not known.
How much did a Zapsalis weigh?
The weight of the dinosaur is unknown.
What were the male and female names of the species?
No separate names were given to the different sexes of the dinosaur.
What would you call a baby Zapsalis?
No specific name is used.
How aggressive were they?
Their level of aggression is unknown.
Did You Know…
Five different specimens of the dinosaur were found by paleontologists.
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