[D] Condorraptor currumili [sG] [T]
Describer
Rauhut, 2005
Time
Jurassic Middle Callovian
Classification
Saurischia Theropoda Tetanurae
Diet
Carnivore
Fossilsite
Canodon Asfalto Formation, Las Chacritas locality, Provincia de Chubut, Argentina
Length
4 <> 5 meter
Info
Genus - Typespecies
Represented by a single fragmentary postcranial skeleton.Characterized by the absence of a posterior incision between the fibular condyle and the medial side of the proximal articular end of the tibia, the pleurocoels in the anterior cervicals being situated posteroventral to the parapophyses, and the presence of a pronounced \\\'step\\\' between the distal articular facet and shaft of Mt IV. Pneumatic features of the vertebral column show strong variation between the left and right side.
Rauhut, O. W. M. (2005) Osteology and relationships of a new theropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic of Patagonia: Palaeontology, v. 48, part 1, p. 87-110.
Ethymology
[Genus] Condor, for the village of Cerro Co´ ndor, in the vicinity of which the holotype was found, and raptor, Latin for ‘robber’ or ‘snatcher’. [Species] In honour of Hipo´ lito Currumil, the landowner and discoverer of the locality.
Holotype
MPEF-PV 1672, an incomplete left tibia. Hypodigm. MPEF-PV 1694–1695, teeth; MPEF-PV 1673–1675, cervical vertebrae; MPEF-PV 1676–1680, 1697, 1700, 1705, dorsal vertebrae and vertebral fragments; MPEF-PV 1681, 1701, sacral vertebrae; MPEF-PV 1682–1683, 1702, caudal vertebrae; MPEF-PV 1684–1685, 1703, rib fragments and chevron; MPEFPV 1686–1689, 1696, 1704, partial ilium, pubes and ischium; MPEF-PV 1690–1693, partial femora, metatarsal IV and pedal ungual; all from the same locality and most probably from the same individual as the holotype.
Diagnosis
Condorraptor currumili gen. et sp. nov. is characterized by the following autapomorphic characters: posterior incision between fibular condyle and medial part of proximal tibia absent; and large, shallow depression laterally on the base of the cnemial crest. The following apomorphic characters are based on the referred material: pleurocoel in anterior cervical vertebrae placed behind the posteroventral corner of the parapophyses; large nutrient foramina on the lateral side of the ischial peduncle of the ilium; metatarsal IV with a distinct step dorsally between shaft and distal articular facet.
Rauhut, 2005
Time
Jurassic Middle Callovian
Classification
Saurischia Theropoda Tetanurae
Diet
Carnivore
Fossilsite
Canodon Asfalto Formation, Las Chacritas locality, Provincia de Chubut, Argentina
Length
4 <> 5 meter
Info
Genus - Typespecies
Represented by a single fragmentary postcranial skeleton.Characterized by the absence of a posterior incision between the fibular condyle and the medial side of the proximal articular end of the tibia, the pleurocoels in the anterior cervicals being situated posteroventral to the parapophyses, and the presence of a pronounced \\\'step\\\' between the distal articular facet and shaft of Mt IV. Pneumatic features of the vertebral column show strong variation between the left and right side.
Rauhut, O. W. M. (2005) Osteology and relationships of a new theropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic of Patagonia: Palaeontology, v. 48, part 1, p. 87-110.
Ethymology
[Genus] Condor, for the village of Cerro Co´ ndor, in the vicinity of which the holotype was found, and raptor, Latin for ‘robber’ or ‘snatcher’. [Species] In honour of Hipo´ lito Currumil, the landowner and discoverer of the locality.
Holotype
MPEF-PV 1672, an incomplete left tibia. Hypodigm. MPEF-PV 1694–1695, teeth; MPEF-PV 1673–1675, cervical vertebrae; MPEF-PV 1676–1680, 1697, 1700, 1705, dorsal vertebrae and vertebral fragments; MPEF-PV 1681, 1701, sacral vertebrae; MPEF-PV 1682–1683, 1702, caudal vertebrae; MPEF-PV 1684–1685, 1703, rib fragments and chevron; MPEFPV 1686–1689, 1696, 1704, partial ilium, pubes and ischium; MPEF-PV 1690–1693, partial femora, metatarsal IV and pedal ungual; all from the same locality and most probably from the same individual as the holotype.
Diagnosis
Condorraptor currumili gen. et sp. nov. is characterized by the following autapomorphic characters: posterior incision between fibular condyle and medial part of proximal tibia absent; and large, shallow depression laterally on the base of the cnemial crest. The following apomorphic characters are based on the referred material: pleurocoel in anterior cervical vertebrae placed behind the posteroventral corner of the parapophyses; large nutrient foramina on the lateral side of the ischial peduncle of the ilium; metatarsal IV with a distinct step dorsally between shaft and distal articular facet.