CretaceousCarnivoreTiny
Mononykus
mo-NON-ik-us
"one claw"
Overview
A small alvarezsaurid from Mongolia with a single stout claw on each hand.
Vital Statistics
Length
1 m
Height
0.4 m
Weight
3 kg
Est. Speed
45 km/h
Discovered
1993
Named by
Altangerel Perle et al.
Countries Discovered
Mongolia
Interesting Facts
Had a single, robust digging claw on each hand
Likely fed on insects like termites
Had long, slender legs for running
Closest Relatives
ShuvuuiaParvicursorLinhenykusAlbertonykus