CretaceousOmnivoreTiny
Caudipteryx
caw-DIP-ter-iks
"tail feather"
Overview
A small oviraptorosaur from China with fan-like tail feathers.
Vital Statistics
Length
0.7 m
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2 kg
Est. Speed
45 km/h
Discovered
1998
Named by
Qiang Ji & Shu-an Ji
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
Had fan-shaped feathers on its tail
Had feathers on its arms
An early oviraptorosaur showing feather evolution
Closest Relatives
SimilicaudipteryxAvimimusIncisivosaurusOviraptor