Fun Rhamphinion Facts For Kids
Rhamphinion existed about 199-183 million years ago during the Early Jurassic era. Fossil remains of the dinosaur were extracted from Kayenta Formation in northeastern Arizona, USA. In 1982, the genus was attributed identification by the paleontologist named Kevin Padian depending on the holotype specimen MNA V 4500 that was composed of a partial skull. The term ‘Rhamphinion’ implies ‘beak nape’ while the specific name ‘jenkinsi’ refers to Farish Alston Jenkins Jr, the man who is credited with the discovery of the species....