Species
Muttaburrasaurus langdoni
Muttaburrasaurus langdoniMuttaburrasaurus langdoni was a large, robust ornithopod dinosaur that roamed the coastal floodplains and waterways of northeastern Australia during the Early Cretaceous. It is instantly recognizable by a conspicuous, hollow bony bulb perched atop its snout, which paleontologists suggest served as an acoustic resonating chamber for booming calls or a vivid visual display. Walking comfortably on all fours while capable of rearing onto two legs to browse higher foliage, it was an adaptable forager equipped with powerful shearing jaws.
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ExtinctConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXExtinctRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyCycads, Ferns, Conifer foliage
Predators
- Australovenator wintonensis
- Large theropods
ThreatsNatural extinction in deep time; predation by large theropods
HabitatsFloodplains, coastal lowlands, and temperate river deltas
Life spanApproximately 20–30 years (estimated)
Classification
- FamilyCamptosauridae
- SpeciesMuttaburrasaurus langdoni
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Extinct fossil species; safe to view in museum collections.
Responsible observation
- Museum viewing: Examine casts and fossilized holotypes at the Queensland Museum or Flinders Discovery Centre.
- Fossil etiquette: Report genuine fossil finds in the field to paleontologists rather than excavating them yourself.
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