Eocursor

dawn runner

• eos · Greek · dawn
• cursor · Latin · runner

The name combines the Greek "eos" (dawn) with the Latin "cursor" (runner). "Dawn" refers to its very early age, as one of the oldest known ornithischian dinosaurs. "Runner" refers to its small, lightly built body, which suggests it ran well on its hind legs.

Named by

Butler et al.

Year named

2007

Period

Late Triassic

Found in

Upper Elliot Formation, South Africa

The only known species is Eocursor parvus. It is an early ornithischian and one of the most complete ones known from the Triassic.