Chirostenotes
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Theropoda · Infraorder: Tetanurae · Family: Elmisauridae
Chirostenotes is known from fragmentary remains found in Alberta, Canada. Each hand had three narrow, clawed fingers, with the middle finger being considerably longer than the others. Also discovered in the same formation was Macrophalangia, and when a partial skeleton was later recovered, it was determined that Macrophalangia and Chirostenotes were the same creature.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Chirostenotes mean?
The name Chirostenotes means “Narrow Hand”. It is pronounced kye-ROSS-ten-o-teez.
When did Chirostenotes live?
Chirostenotes lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Chirostenotes a carnivore or a herbivore?
Chirostenotes was a carnivore.
How big was Chirostenotes?
Chirostenotes was about 7 feet (2.1 meters) long, around 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) tall.
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