Ebaosavus

Ebaosavus is a genus of small, primitive dinosaurs that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 125 to 112 million years ago. The genus is known from a single species, Ebaosavus yixianensis, which was discovered in the Yixian Formation of Liaoning Province, China. Ebaosavus is one of the earliest known dinosaurs, and its fossils provide valuable insights into the early evolution of these reptiles.

Ebaosavus is a small, bipedal dinosaur, with an estimated length of around 1.5 meters. It has several distinctive features that set it apart from other early dinosaurs. One of the most notable features is the presence of a large, bony crest on its skull, which is thought to have been used for display or communication purposes. Additionally, Ebaosavus has a unique combination of features in its hind limbs, which suggest that it may have been a fast runner.

The fossils of Ebaosavus have been found in association with those of other early dinosaurs, as well as with non-dinosaurian reptiles and early mammals. This suggests that Ebaosavus lived in a diverse ecosystem that included a variety of early reptiles and mammals. The discovery of Ebaosavus has helped to shed light on the early evolution of dinosaurs and the diversity of ecosystems that existed during the Early Cretaceous period.