Species
Alioramus remotus
Alioramus remotusAlioramus remotus was an exceptionally slender, gracile tyrannosaurid adapted for high-speed pursuit across humid Late Cretaceous floodplains. Its elongated snout bore a distinctive row of low bony crests along the nasal bones and held more teeth than those of heavier relatives. Coexisting with the colossal apex predator Tarbosaurus, this lithe hunter likely specialized in smaller, swifter prey, avoiding direct competition by occupying a distinct predatory niche.
CarnivorousPrehistoricBipedal
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ExtinctConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXExtinctRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAvimimus portentosus, Nemegtomaia barsboldi, Gallimimus bullatus
Predators
- Tarbosaurus bataar
ThreatsCompetition and predation from apex tyrannosaurids (prehistoric)
HabitatsRiver floodplains and forested river channels
Life span15–25 years
Classification
- FamilyTyrannosauridae
- SpeciesAlioramus remotus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Extinct prehistoric species; fossil specimens are safe to study and observe.
Responsible observation
- Museum observation: Study cast skulls in natural history collections to view the distinctive nasal ridge.
- Fossil protection: Never excavate or collect vertebrate fossils on public land without authorized permits.
Competitor (c) Armel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Prey Fernando Losada Rodríguez / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Neighbor ケラトプスユウタ / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Jonathan Chen / CC BY 4.0 · cc-by
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