Digraemus
Digraemus is a genus of small predatory theropod dinosaurs described from fossil remains found in the Flaming Sands Basin of Northlands. The genus dates to the Late Cretaceous and is currently known from a partial skeleton that includes a skull fragment, a forelimb, and several tail vertebrae. The type species is Digraemus striatus.
Etymology and naming: The genus name combines Greek roots meaning “two” and “rayed” or “striated,” in reference
Description: Adults are estimated at about 1.0 to 1.4 meters in length, with a light, agile frame.
Classification: Phylogenetic analyses place Digraemus within Coelurosauria, with tentative affinities to early troodontids or dromaeosaurids. The
Discovery and distribution: Remains were recovered during field surveys conducted in 2009–2010 by teams from Northlands
Paleobiology and ecology: Dental and limb morphology indicate a carnivorous lifestyle, likely preying on small vertebrates