Longchengpterus

Long-cheng-teh-rus.
By Cassidy Wood
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Cassidy Wood

Paleoentomologist

Cassidy Wood uncovers the tiny yet significant world of prehistoric insects. Her research on amber-preserved specimens has revealed intricate details about ancient ecosystems.

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Name

Longchengpterus (Longcheng wing).

Phonetic

Long-cheng-teh-rus.

Named By

Wang Li, Li Li, Duan Ye & Cheng Shao-li - 2006.

Classification

Chordata, Reptilia, Pterosauria, Pterodactyloidea, Ornithocheiroidea, Istiodactylidae.

Diet

Piscivore.

Species

L. zhaoi

Size

Uncertain die to incomplete skull material, but a 2 meter wingspan has been suggested.

Known locations

China, Liaoning Province - Jiufotang Formation.

Time Period

Barremian to Aptian of the Cretaceous.

Fossil representation

Partial skull and incomplete post cranial remains.

In Depth

       Longchengpterus has been suggested to be a junior synonym to the pterosaur Nurhachius. As such, the future of Longchengpterus as an independent genus is uncertain.

Further Reading

– A new iodactylid pterosaur from western Liaoning. – Geological Bulletin of China 25(6):737-740. – L. Wang, L. Li, Y. Duan & S.-L. Cheng – 2006.

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