Trematochampsa: Research Database Crocodyliformes (Reptilia) · Late Cretaceous (~70 MYA) · Gondwana — Madagascar, South America Research Note: Trematochampsa was a mesoeucrocodylian from the Late Cretaceous of Gondwana — an important taxon for understanding crocodyliform diversity and evolution in the Cretaceous of the southern continents. Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact … Read more
In Depth Laganosuchus acquired its name from its flat ‘pancake like’ jaws. These had small but numerous teeth running across the edges. Laganosuchus is thought to have used these specialised jaws as a fish trap, laying in the water with its jaws open for extended periods until a fish swam in. Once this happened, the … Read more
Geosaurus: Research Database Theropoda · Cretaceous · Unknown Research Note: Geosaurus was a theropoda from the Cretaceous of Unknown, providing important data on prehistoric life and ecosystem dynamics. Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact YOUNG DE ANDRADE 2009: Geosaurus and related taxa Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Confirmed A 2009 … Read more
Belodon: Research Database Phytosauria (Archosauria) · Late Triassic (~210 MYA) · Europe — Germany (Keuper Formation) Research Note: Belodon was a phytosaur — a distinctive archosaur group that superficially resembled crocodiles but represents a separate evolutionary lineage that died out at the end of the Triassic. Phytosaurs like Belodon were among the dominant semi-aquatic … Read more
In Depth Miadanasuchus was originally described as a species of Trematochampsa back in 1979, but re-identified as its own genus in 2009. Miadanasuchus may have been one of the key predators of the Maevarano Formation. Other predatory crocodiles from the same formation include Mahajangasuchus and Araripesuchus. Further Reading - New Material of “Trematochampsa” Oblita (Crocodyliformes,Trematochampsidae) … Read more