Dryptosaurus
extinct genus of coelurosaurs / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dryptosaurus ("tearing lizard") was a theropod dinosaur of the Tyrannosauroidea type.[1] It was found in Upper Cretaceous strata of Eastern North America. It was formerly known as Laelaps.
Quick Facts Dryptosaurus Temporal range: Upper Cretaceous 67 mya, Scientific classification ...
Dryptosaurus Temporal range: Upper Cretaceous 67 mya | |
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Reconstructed skeletons mounted in fighting pose, N.J. State Museum | |
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Family: | Dryptosauridae Marsh, 1890 |
Genus: | Dryptosaurus |
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It was given its name because it had 8-inch (21-cm) long finger claws. Fossils have been found in New Jersey. It is known only from a partial skeleton.