¿GG Saurophaganax?

Saurophaganax Figure by PNSO. Saurophaganax Figure by PNSO.

Recientemente, se ha puesto en duda la validez del género Saurophaganax. Estudios recientes sugieren que los fósiles atribuidos a este dinosaurio podrían pertenecer a otros géneros ya conocidos. En particular, algunos elementos vertebrales asignados a Saurophaganax maximus presentan características más consistentes con saurópodos que con terópodos.

Brachiosaurus Figure by Safari Ltd.
Figura de Brachiosaurus por Safari Ltd.

Additionally, it has been proposed that the associated theropod remains might represent a new species of Allosaurus, provisionally named Allosaurus anax.

These findings suggest that Saurophaganax could be a chimeric genus, composed of fossils from different dinosaurs, which casts doubt on its validity as an independent species.

It is important to note that dinosaur taxonomy is a constantly evolving field, and interpretations may change with new discoveries and analyses.

Saurophaganax Figure by PNSO.
Figura de Saurophaganax por PNSO.

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