Species · GBIF taxon 4966240
Gorgosaurus libratus
Gorgosaurus libratusGorgosaurus 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

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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
Classification
- FamilyTyrannosauridae
- 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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