Condorchelys: Research Database
Theropoda · Cretaceous · Unknown
Research Note: Condorchelys 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sterli de la Fuente Rougier 2018: Condorchelys and related taxa Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology | Confirmed | B | 2018 | Fossil | Sterli de la Fuente Rougier, Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology | Taxonomy |
Cerda Sterli Scheyer 2016: Condorchelys and related taxa Comptes Rendus Palevol | Confirmed | B | 2016 | Fossil | Cerda Sterli Scheyer, Comptes Rendus Palevol | Taxonomy |
Status:
Confirmed Direct evidence
Grade:A Strong consensus
B Good evidence
What We Still Do Not Know About Condorchelys
- Complete skeletal morphology and ecological role.
- Phylogenetic relationships within Theropoda.
- Distribution and evolutionary history.
In Depth
Condorchelys is a genus of turtle that lived in South America during the Jurassic.
Further Reading
- A new, nearly complete stem turtle from the Jurassic of South America with implications for turtle evolution. - Biology Letters 4(3):286-289. - J. Sterli - 2008.
