Pterodactyl Size report

pterodactylThe Pterodactyl (also referred to as Pterodactylus) is a creature from the genus pterosaurs that lived in the Late Jurassic and became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous (163.5 million to 66 million years ago). With the short tail, long wing, and short fifth toe. Archaeologists and biologists have confirmed that this ancient species is mainly distributed in Europe, Asia, America, Africa, and Australia.

In terms of species classification, pterosaurs do not belong to dinosaurs but are only close relatives of dinosaurs. They are called "flying dinosaurs." The pterodactyl is not very big, its wings are only about 22 cm, and wings and claws have become their significant characteristics.

The fossils of pterodactyls were discovered in Germany in the late 18th century, long before scientists had a deep understanding of pterosaurs, dinosaurs, or the theory of evolution formulated decades later. The following article briefly introduces the basics of pterodactyl size and other facts.

Pterodactyl Basics

Pterodactyl is the common term for the winged reptiles properly called pterosaurs, which belong to the taxonomic order Pterosauria. There are at least 130 valid pterosaur genera, according to paleontologists. Pterosaurs lived among the dinosaurs and became extinct around the same time, but they were not dinosaurs. Instead, pterosaurs were flying reptiles. One should be clear is that modern birds did not descend from pterosaurs; birds' ancestors were small, feathered, terrestrial dinosaurs.

The primary component of the wings of Pterodactylus and other pterosaurs was made up of a skin and muscle membrane that car stretched long. A 2010 study suggested pterosaurs had powerful flight muscles, which they could use to walk as quadrupeds (on all fours) like vampire bats and vault into the air.

pterodactyl model

Pterodactyl Size

Scientists have derived or confirmed many speculations about pterodactyls based on known fossils through the centuries. It is likely that all Pterodactyls fossils represent different growth stages within a single species.

  • The study found that the largest pterosaurs (Quetzalcoatlus) could reach speeds of over 67 mph for a few minutes and then glide at cruising speeds of about 56 mph (90 kph) in the sky.
  • Based on the pterodactyl fossils discovered by humans, scientists speculate that the Pterodactyl had a wingspan ranging from 50 cm (20 inches) to well over 6 meters (19.5 feet) and an average body length of 6'(1.83 m).
  • However, Pterodactylus antiquus was a comparatively small pterosaur, with an estimated adult wingspan of about 3.5 feet (1.06 meters). Another giant pterosaur was Coloborhynchus capito, which had a wingspan of about 23 feet (7 m).
PeriodBody LengthSpeedWingspan
from the Late Jurassic through Late Cretaceous epochs (163.5 million to 66 million years ago)
1.83m (6')56 mph (90 kph)50cm - 6m (20" - 19.5ft.)

Physical Characteristics of Pterodactyl

There are many different types of pterosaurs. The physical characteristics of the winged reptiles vary widely depending on the genera.

pterodactyl drawing

  1. Pterodactyl often had long necks, sometimes with throat pouches similar to pelicans' for catching fish.
  2. Most pterodactyl skulls were long and full of needlelike teeth. The teeth of some ethnic groups have already degenerated to disappearance.
  3. A distinguishing feature of pterodactyl was the crest on their heads.

A pterodactyl is most well-known as a flying reptile. The name means 'winged flyer' in the Greek language. Fossils of these winged flyers have been found in Germany and other parts of Europe and Africa. You should not miss the pterodactyl fossil exhibition in the local museum if you have the opportunity.


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