Beasts of the Mesozoic Pyroraptor olympius Fan's Choice 2
Beasts of the Mesozoic Pyroraptor olympius Fan's Choice 2 Manufacturer Information:
Fans Choice Pyroraptor olympius 1/6th scale Dinosaur Action Figure
(Fire Thief of Olympus)-The only Pyroraptor specimen consists of incomplete remains including distinctive foot claws, fossilized teeth, arm and back bones. It gets its name because its remains were discovered after a forest fire in southern France.
Each deluxe raptor figure is approximately 12? long x 5? tall has 26 points of articulation and includes one base, multiple posing rods and attachments, interchangeable closed running toes, collectible trading card, unique background display insert and instruction sheet. Packaging features red-foil printing and art by Sara Richard.
Recommended for ages 15 and up (contains small parts)
Pyroraptor olympius Information:
Pyroraptor (scientific name: Pyroraptor olympius) is a genus of small theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 million years ago. It belongs to the family Dromaeosauridae, which includes other famous dinosaurs like Velociraptor.
Here are some key characteristics and facts about Pyroraptor:
Size: Pyroraptor was a relatively small dinosaur, estimated to be about 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) in length.
Diet: As a dromaeosaurid, Pyroraptor was likely a carnivorous predator. It would have primarily hunted and fed on smaller animals, possibly including small dinosaurs, mammals, and other small creatures.
Habitat: Pyroraptor was discovered in the Grès à Reptiles Formation of southeastern France, indicating that it lived in what was once a lush, tropical environment.
Speed and Agility: Like other dromaeosaurids, Pyroraptor was likely a swift and agile dinosaur. Its long, slender legs and sharp claws on its hind limbs suggest that it may have been an adept runner and a proficient predator.
Discovery: The type species, Pyroraptor olympius, was first described in 2005 by Allain and Taquet. The name "Pyroraptor" is derived from the Greek words "pyr" (fire) and "raptor" (thief), possibly alluding to its hunting abilities. "Olympius" refers to Mount Olympus, linking the dinosaur to the region in which it was discovered.
Hand Painted. Product Material: PVC
Product Code: #50502by Beasts of the Mesozoic
