0.7" Coelophysis Fossil Vertebrae Bone Chinle FM AZ Late Triassic Theropod Dinosaur

Location: Chinle Formation, Arizona (Private Land Origin)

Weight: 0.3 Ounces

Dimensions: 0.7 Inches Long, 0.4 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick

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Coelophysis is an extinct genus of small, agile, carnivorous theropod dinosaurs that lived during the late Triassic period, roughly 216 to 203 million years ago. Its name, meaning "hollow form," reflects the hollow bones typical of many theropods, which contributed to its lightweight build. Fossils of Coelophysis were first discovered at the Ghost Ranch quarry in New Mexico, USA, in the late 1940s by Edwin H. Colbert. This site yielded numerous well-preserved skeletons, including juveniles and adults, offering valuable insights into its anatomy, growth, and behavior. Coelophysis bauri is the best-known species within the genus. Coelophysis was bipedal, walking on two legs, with a long, slender body, a flexible neck, and a relatively small head with sharp, serrated teeth indicative of its carnivorous diet . Its forelimbs were short but had three-fingered hands, each with sharp claws, likely used to grasp prey. Adults typically measured around 3 meters (10 feet) in length and weighed between 15 and 20 kilograms (33 to 44 pounds). Evidence from the Ghost Ranch site suggests that Coelophysis may have lived and hunted in groups, as multiple individuals were found together, although this idea remains debated among paleontologists