Skorpiovenator

scorpion hunter

• skorpios · Greek · scorpion
• venator · Latin · hunter

The name combines the Greek "skorpios" (scorpion) with the Latin "venator" (hunter), giving "scorpion hunter". It refers to the many scorpions found in the area of Patagonia where the fossil was discovered. The only species is Skorpiovenator bustingorryi.

Named by

Canale et al.

Year named

2009

Period

Late Cretaceous

Stages

Cenomanian – Turonian

Found in

Huincul Formation, Neuquén Province, Argentina

A medium-sized abelisaurid theropod (a carnivorous dinosaur), known from a well-preserved skull and partial skeleton.