Rapator (to plunder)

Basic facts

  • 30 feet (9m) length

  • Late Cretaceous

  • Australia

  • Carnivore

Rapator Dinosaurus, meaning "seizer dinosaur” or “to plunder" is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 125 to 100 million years ago. The exact classification of Rapator Dinosaurus is still a subject of scientific debate, with some researchers considering it a species within the genus Australovenator. The first fossils of Rapator Dinosaurus were discovered in Australia in the early 2000s, providing valuable insights into this enigmatic predator.

Based on the available fossil evidence, Rapator Dinosaurus is estimated to have been a medium-sized theropod dinosaur, reaching lengths of approximately even 9 meters. It likely had a bipedal stance, with powerful hind limbs for rapid movement and capturing prey. However, due to the limited nature of the fossils, a comprehensive understanding of its physical characteristics, such as its skeletal structure and dentition, is still emerging.