Cacibupteryx

Ka-ki-bup-teh-rix.
By Emerson Winslow
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Emerson Winslow

Paleoichthyologist

Emerson Winslow delves into the underwater world of prehistoric fish, uncovering the mysteries of early marine life. His discoveries have enhanced understanding of vertebrate evolution in aquatic environments.

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Winslow, E. (2013, April 26). Cacibupteryx. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/cacibupteryx/

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Name

Cacibupteryx (Lord of the sky wing).

Phonetic

Ka-ki-bup-teh-rix.

Named By

Zulma Gasparini, Marta Fern�ndez & Marcelo de la Fuente - 2004.

Classification

Chordata, Reptilia, Pterosauria, Rhamphorhynchoidea, Rhamphorhynchidae.

Diet

Carnivore.

Species

C. caribensis

Size

Exact size is unknown due to incomplete fossil material.

Known locations

Cuba - Jagua Formation.

Time Period

Oxfordian of the Jurassic.

Fossil representation

Partial skull, jaw and parts of the left wing.

In Depth

       As a member of the rhamphorhynchoids, Cacibupteryx represents one of the more basal pterosaurs that were still common towards the end of the Jurassic. The jaws of Cacibupteryx are quite robust indicating that it was better adapted for more powerful prey than other more gracile pterosaurs.

Further Reading

– A new pterosaur from the Jurassic of Cuba. Palaeontology 47:919-927. – Z. Gasparini, M. Fernandez & M. Fuente – 2004.

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