Coelophysis
Coelophysis, a slender carnivore, roamed the Late Triassic landscape. Fossils often found in the Chinle Formation of the southwestern U.S. These agile dinosaurs were about 9 feet tall, known for hunting in packs, making them formidable predators.
Phonetic Pronunciation:
SEE-loh-FY-sis
Latin Name:
Coelophysis bauri
Archeological Era:
Late Triassic
