The Nimble Hunter of the Triassic!
Meet Coelophysis, the speedy little dinosaur that zipped through prehistoric forests with incredible agility!
| Meaning | Hollow form [Coelo-physis] |
| Pronunciation | SEE-lo-fye-sis |
| When: | Late Triassic (about 221–196 million years ago) |
| Where: | North America (notably in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas) |
| What: | Theropod (early small bipedal carnivorous dinosaur) |
| Weight: | Approximately 15–30 kg (33–66 pounds) |
| Length: | About 3 meters (9.8 feet) |
| Diet: | Carnivorous (hunted small vertebrates) |
| Discovered: | First described by Edward Drinker Cope in 1889 |
Coelophysis lived about 220 million years ago during the late Triassic period and was one of the earliest dinosaurs.
Imagine a dinosaur as long as a bicycle, with a slender body, long legs, and a whip-like tail – that’s Coelophysis!
This agile hunter could run fast on two legs, using its sharp claws and pointed teeth to catch small animals and insects.
Coelophysis often lived in groups, moving together to find food and stay safe.
With its keen eyesight and nimble movements, Coelophysis was always ready for a quick chase or a stealthy hunt.
This fascinating dinosaur, with its sleek design and speedy ways, was perfectly built for a life of action and adventure!