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Dinosaur: Protoavis texensis
Triassic: 237–208.5 Ma
| Length*: | 58 cm | 1.9 ft |
| Weight*: | 0.28 kg | 1 lb |
*The largest known specimen
Period
Epoch: Late Triassic
Stage: Late Carnian-Early Norian
Years: 237–208.5 Ma
Details
Status: valid
Author: Chatterjee
Year: 1991
Distribution
Area: North America
Country: USA
Region: Texas
Formation: Bull Canyon, Tecovas
Locations
Sources
Material: 2 partial skeletons (with skull fragments) and referred fragments.
References: Chatterjee, (1991). Cranial Anatomy and relationships of a new Triassic bird from Texas.
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