Coelophysis – Signed Fine Art Print

Information about the Coelophysis: The Coelophysis is an extinct species of dinosaur, first described by Edward Drinker Cope in 1889. The name means “hollow form” which is a reference to the animal’s hollow bones. It is one of the earliest known genera of dinosaur. The Coelophysis was a small biped that lived during the Late Triassic (Norian stage) This carnivore lived in what is now the southwestern United States. This lightweight and agile dinosaur grew to about 9 feet long (3 meters.) With it’s large eyes it had exceptionally good eyesight. This animal likely feed exclusively on meat. While it might have been a scavenger, feeding on whatever dead animal it might have encountered it is also possible that it was a predator, hunting in packs or in pairs – which would make it easier to take down prey larger than itself. It is the official fossil of the state of New Mexico in the USA. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download