CretaceousCarnivoreSmall
Shanag
SHA-nag
"vulture"
Overview
A small basal dromaeosaurid from the Early Cretaceous of Mongolia.
Vital Statistics
Length
1.5 m
Height
0.5 m
Weight
3 kg
Est. Speed
45 km/h
Discovered
2007
Named by
Xu Xing et al.
Countries Discovered
Mongolia
Interesting Facts
A basal dromaeosaurid
Known from partial jaw remains
Shows early dromaeosaurids were small
Closest Relatives
MahakalaMicroraptorSinornithosaurusVelociraptor