compsognathus
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Pronunciation: (Comp-Sog-Nath-Us)
Meaning: "Elegant Jaw"
Length: 3ft
Weight: 6lbs
Height: 30cm
Diet: Carnivorous/Insectivorous
Time Period: Jurassic
Region: Europe (Germany)
Meaning: "Elegant Jaw"
Length: 3ft
Weight: 6lbs
Height: 30cm
Diet: Carnivorous/Insectivorous
Time Period: Jurassic
Region: Europe (Germany)
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Compsognathus was discovered by Joseph Oberndorfer in the 1850's. Compsognathus was found in the same limestone quarries that Archeopteryx and pterosaurs were found with beautifully preserved integument. The issue of whether or not Compsognathus had two fingers or three is a debated subject and Paleontologists haven't been able to find definitive proof for either side, so the debate goes on.
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Species List:
C. Longipes
C. Longipes
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