Herrerasaurus
extinct genus of reptiles / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Herrerasaurus was one of the earliest dinosaurs. All known fossils of this carnivore have been discovered in Upper Triassic strata dated to 231.4 million years ago (mya) in northwestern Argentina.[1]
Quick Facts Herrerasaurus Temporal range: Upper Triassic 231.4 mya, Scientific classification ...
Herrerasaurus Temporal range: Upper Triassic 231.4 mya | |
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Family: | Herrerasauridae |
Genus: | Herrerasaurus |
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It is a member of the Herrerasauridae, a family of similar genera that were among the earliest dinosaurs.[2][3]