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  1. Compsognathus - Wikipedia

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

  2. Compsognathus | Size, Evolution & Facts | Britannica

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

  3. Interesting Facts About Compsognathus - ThoughtCo

    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 …

  4. Compsognathus: Overview, Size, Habitat, & Other Facts

    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 …

  5. Compsognathus Facts & Pictures, A Small Jurassic Predatory …

    May 29, 2024 · What Type Of Dinosaur Was Compsognathus? Compsognathus was a small theropod dinosaur. Theropods are a group of bipedal saurischian dinosaurs characterized by …

  6. Compsognathus Guide - Dinosaur.org

    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 …

  7. Compsognathus - Pictures and Facts

    Compsognathus is a small dinosaur that ran on two feet and lived about 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic Period. It was a carnivore that was about 4 feet long, 10 inches tall at …

  8. Compsognathus | The "Elegant Predator" of the Late Jurassic Era

    Aug 5, 2023 · Compsognathus is an interesting predator from the Late Jurassic Era. Discover its origins, physical characteristics, habitat, and more.

  9. Compsognathus - Jurassic Park Wiki

    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 …

  10. Where Did the Compsognathus Live and When? - Biology Insights

    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 …