CretaceousCarnivoreSmall
Sinocalliopteryx
SINE-o-cal-ee-OP-ter-iks
"Chinese beautiful feather"
Overview
A larger compsognathid from China with preserved feathers and stomach contents.
Vital Statistics
Length
2.3 m
Height
0.8 m
Weight
15 kg
Est. Speed
45 km/h
Discovered
2007
Named by
Shu-an Ji et al.
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
Larger than most compsognathids
Preserved with feathers and gut contents
Preyed on small dinosaurs and lizards
Closest Relatives
SinosauropteryxCompsognathusHuaxiagnathusJuravenator