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The Kunpengopterus was a pterosaur that was found in modern-day China. The genus contained two species, Kunpengopterus sinensis and Kunpengopterus antipollicatus.
The fossil remains were found in Northeastern China. It can be understood that they bore a resemblance to modern age birds and lived during the Jurassic period on Earth.
Kunpengopterus Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Kunpengopterus'?
The ideal way to pronounce Kunpengopterus is 'Kun-pen-gop-terus'.
What type of dinosaur was a Kunpengopterus?
The Kunpengopterus was a pterosaur that belonged to the family of Wukongopteridae. Although it lived around the same time as dinosaurs, it was not a dinosaur.
In which geological period did the Kunpengopterus roam the Earth?
Scientists and researchers are of the opinion that the Kunpengopterus lived during the middle to late Jurassic period.
When did the Kunpengopterus become Extinct?
Owing to limited information, the exact time period in which this pterosaur became extinct is unknown.
Where did Kunpengopterus live?
The Kunpengopterus fossil remains have been found in the Tiaojishan Formation that is located in Liaoning, China.
What was the Kunpengopterus' habitat?
The ideal distribution of habitat for these pterosaur were forests and grasslands.
Who did the Kunpengopterus live with?
It is not clear whether they lived in groups or led a solitary life. However, it is said that they were rare.
How long did a Kunpengopterus live?
The lifespan of Kunpengopterus is yet to be ascertained.
How did they reproduce?
Pterosaurs were born from eggs. The eggs underwent internal fertilization, and after incubation, the eggs were hatched.
Kunpengopterus Fun Facts
What did the Kunpengopterus look like
These pterosaurs had quite a resemblance to modern-day birds. Apart from having an elongated neck and head, it also had long cervical vertebrae. The presence of a skin flap could have been possible.
They also had a long tail shaft. The fifth toe in the feet of this dinosaur was curved and long. It is not known how strong their teeth were or if they were deadly.
How many bones did a Kunpengopterus have?
Owing to limited information, the exact number of bones and dental history in a Kunpengopterus is currently unknown.
How did they communicate?
They perhaps communicated with one another using vocal signs, body signs, and body movements.
How big was the Kunpengopterus?
The total length is not known, although the skull is around 4 in (10 cm).
How fast could a Kunpengopterus move?
The speed of this creature is not known.
How much did a Kunpengopterus weigh?
Unfortunately, we do not know much about its weight.
What were the male and female names of the species?
They are simply known as male or female pterosaurs.
What would you call a baby Kunpengopterus?
A baby Kunpengopterus would be known as a Kunpengopterus hatchling.
How aggressive were they?
It is not known whether they were aggressive or not.
Did You Know…
Its name has been derived from Chinese folklore, where Kun meant a whale or a large fish that could transform itself into a big bird called Peng.
It was described and named in the year 2010 by Alexander Wilhelm Armin Kellner, Wang Xiaolin, Jiang Shunxing, Meng Xi Cheng Xin, and Taissa Rodrigues.
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