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Species · GBIF taxon 4966240

Gorgosaurus libratus

Gorgosaurus libratus

Gorgosaurus libratus was a sleek, bipedal tyrannosaurid that prowled the lush coastal plains of ancient western North America. Equipped with long lower leg bones and dozens of blade-like, serrated teeth, it possessed exceptional agility compared to bulkier apex carnivores of its era. Remarkable fossil discoveries indicate that juveniles focused on chasing small, agile bird-like dinosaurs before transitioning into heavy-jawed hunters of adult hadrosaurs and horned ceratopsians.

CarnivorePrehistoric
Gorgosaurus libratus reference
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ExtinctConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXExtinctRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
  • Corythosaurus casuarius
  • Centrosaurus apertus
  • Citipes elegans
Predators
  • Daspletosaurus torosus
ThreatsClimate fluctuation, environmental turnover, and ecological competition
HabitatsCoastal floodplains, delta wetlands, and semi-tropical river valleys
Life span20–30 years
  1. FamilyTyrannosauridae
  2. SpeciesGorgosaurus libratus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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Why interaction risk is low
Extinct species known only from fossil remains; poses no danger to humans.
Responsible observation
  • Museum Viewing: Look for articulated skeletons displayed in natural history museums across North America.
  • Fossil Ethics: Report any exposed Cretaceous bone beds to professional paleontologists rather than excavating.
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