Taurovenator was a carnivore. It lived in the Cretaceous period and inhabited South America. Its fossils have been found in places such as Argentina.

Quick facts about Taurovenator:

  • Existed from 99.6 million years ago to Coniacian Age
  • Lived in a terrestrial habitat
  • Was a carnivore
  • Reproduced by laying eggs
  • Only one specimen has been found by paleontologists

All the Taurovenator illustrations below were collected from the internet. Enjoy and explore:

Taurovenator was described by the following scientific paper(s):
  • M. J. Motta, A. M. Aranciaga Rolando, and S. Rozadilla, F. L. Agnolin, N. R. Chimento, F. Brissón Egli, F. E. Novas. 2016. New theropod fauna from the Upper Cretaceous (Huincul Formation) of northwestern Patagonia, Argentina. In A. Khosla & S. G. Lucas (ed.), Cretaceous Period: Biotic Diversity and Biogeography. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin. Albuquerque: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. 71:231-253