Coelophysis was a small, slenderly built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore that could grow up to 3 m (9.8 ft) long. It is one of the earliest known dinosaur genera. Scattered material representing similar …

Coelophysis, (genus Coelophysis), small carnivorous dinosaurs found as fossils from the Late Triassic Period (228 million to 200 million years ago) of North America. Coelophysis was a primitive theropod …

Coelophysis means 'hollow form' and this comes from the hollow limb bones. This feature was shared by many other dinosaurs, and would have given Coelophysis a lightly-built body, helping it to be a swift, …

One of the earlier dinosaurs to appear on Earth was Coelophysis. It was a small, but skilled hunter that lived during the Late Triassic Period over 200 million years ago.

Mar 28, 2022 · The Coelophysis is the oldest dinosaur in the continent of North America and roamed the earth during the Late Triassic Period. Being discovered about 130 years back, it is also one of the …

Aug 22, 2025 · Coelophysis was an early, agile, carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived in North America during the Late Triassic period. Its name, meaning “hollow form,” refers to the lightweight, …

The name of Coelophysis comes from two Greek words ‘koilos – hollow’ and Greek ‘physis – form’. Probably, with this name, scientists wanted to emphasize its rather light physique since the bones …

Oct 8, 2021 · Coelophysis was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now North America and Southern Africa during the late Triassic. The genus appeared around 221.5 million years ago, …

Jul 15, 2023 · Coelophysis, whose name means “hollow form,” roamed the earth during the Late Triassic period, meaning this was a really early dino. Its unique characteristics and adaptations provide a …

Dec 16, 2025 · Among these ancient behemoths, Coelophysis stands out as one of the earliest dinosaur species ever discovered. This small, agile predator roamed the late Triassic landscapes …