Compsognathus (/ kɒmpˈsɒɡnəθəs /; [1] Greek kompsos /κομψός; "elegant", "refined" or "dainty", and gnathos /γνάθος; "jaw") [2] is a genus of small, bipedal, carnivorous theropod dinosaur. …

Compsognathus, (genus Compsognathus), very small predaceous dinosaurs that lived in Europe during the Late Jurassic Period (161 million to 146 million years ago).

Apr 30, 2025 · Compsognathus was once considered the world's smallest dinosaur. Although others have been found which were smaller, the "compy" still holds an important place as one …

Dec 9, 2023 · Compsognathus, a small theropod dinosaur, has captured the imagination of paleontologists and the public alike with its diminutive stature and fascinating evolutionary …

May 29, 2024 · Compsognathus was a small, nimble theropod dinosaur known for its slender build and relatively diminutive size compared to many of its contemporaries. This Late Jurassic …

Compsognathus, a small theropod from the late Jurassic, stands out for its lightweight build and unique hunting adaptations. Measuring about one meter in length, it features a lime green …

Aug 28, 2025 · Compsognathus, a small, bipedal, carnivorous dinosaur, was one of the smallest non-avialan dinosaurs known. Its diminutive size, often compared to that of a chicken, and well …

Compsognathus is an extinct genus compsognathid theropod dinosaur that lived in Germany and France during the Late Jurassic period. This little pack hunter probably ate bugs and small …

May 27, 2024 · Compsognathus inhabited the Late Jurassic Period, existing in the regions that are present-day Germany and France. This diminutive dinosaur likely subsisted on a diet of …

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