Masiakasaurus is a genus of small predatory theropod dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar. In Malagasy, masiaka means "vicious"; thus, the genus name means "vicious …

Nov 18, 2023 · Explore the world of Masiakasaurus, the "vicious lizard" of the Late Cretaceous. Discover its origins, unique features, and habitat.

Nov 28, 2025 · Masiakasaurus was first discovered in 1996 during an expedition to Madagascar led by paleontologists from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. The scientific …

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Nov 3, 2022 · Masiakasaurus is a genus of small theropod dinosaurs that lived in Madagascar during the Late Cretaceous (about 70.7–65.5 million years ago). Only one species of this …

Masiakasaurus were small-bodied ceratosaurs that grew up to around 1.8 to 2 metres (5.9 to 6.6 feet) in length. The most distinctive characteristic of Masiakasaurus is the forward-projecting, …

Feb 16, 2023 · Masiakasaurus was a small predatory dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 70 to 66 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in the …

Dec 18, 2023 · Masiakasaurus is a genus of small predatory noasaurid theropod dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous period in Madagascar. These dinosaurs were named after …

Discover the fascinating world of Masiakasaurus, the small but fierce dinosaur from Madagascar known for its forward-pointing teeth. Learn about its appearance, diet, behavior, and role in …

Nov 25, 2012 · Recovered fossil material suggests what would appear to be two be two forms of Masiakasaurus,‭ ‬with one being more heavily built and the other more agile.‭ ‬It is as yet unclear …