Anurognathus (from the Greek ανоυρα γναθος "frog jaw") is an extinct genus of small pterosaur from the Late Jurassic Altmühltal Formation of Germany. Anurognathus was first named and described by Ludwig Döderlein in 1923. [1] The type species is Anurognathus ammoni.

Among the smallest and oddest of all flying reptiles was Anurognathus ammoni. It lived in Germany during the Late Jurassic, 149 million years ago.

Anurognathus was a genus of small rhamphorhynchoid pterosaurs which lived 150 million years ago, in the Upper Jurassic period. It had a short head with pin-like teeth for catching insects. It was found in the Solnhofen limestone, the same place …

Anurognathidae is a family of small, short-tailed pterosaurs that lived in Europe, Asia, and possibly North America during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Aug 17, 2013 · While this tiny pterosaur would have been an accomplished hunter of insects, Anurognathus may have also have been hunted itself by larger pterosaurs. By sticking to being active in the twilight, it may have had easy access to prey while avoiding being out at the same time as either diurnal or nocturnal pterosaurs.

Feb 1, 2025 · Anurognathus is a fascinating genus of small pterosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago. This tiny creature is recognized for its unique features, such as a short head and pin-like teeth, which made it adept at catching insects.

The archetype of cute and weird pterosaurs, Anurognathus hunted at night. Its large eyes helped it to pick up even the faintest traces of light, while its massive fur-covered wings softened its movements against the still air.

Anurognathids are an elusive group of diminutive, potentially arboreal pterosaurs. Even though their monophyly has been well-supported, their intrarelationships have been obscure, and their phylogenetic placement even more.

Anurognathus is a genus of small pterosaur that lived during the late Jurassic Period (Tithonian stage). Anurognathus was first named and described by Ludwig Döderlein in 1923. The type species is Anurognathus ammoni.

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