Rogatiuss

Rogatiuss is a genus of extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic period, approximately 230 to 200 million years ago. The name Rogatiuss is derived from the Latin words "rostrum," meaning "beak," and "tussus," meaning "tooth," reflecting the distinctive features of its skull. Rogatiuss is known from a single species, Rogatiuss crassidens, which was discovered in the United Kingdom.

Rogatiuss crassidens is characterized by its robust skull, which features a large, beak-like snout and thick, conical teeth. The skull is estimated to have been about 15 centimeters long, and the teeth are among the largest known in any marine reptile. The body of Rogatiuss is believed to have been similar in shape to that of modern sea turtles, with a broad, flat carapace and flippers for swimming. The total length of the animal is estimated to have been around 1.5 meters.

The fossil remains of Rogatiuss have been found in marine deposits, suggesting that it was a marine-dwelling reptile. Its thick, conical teeth and robust skull indicate that it was likely a predatory species, feeding on other marine animals. The discovery of Rogatiuss provides valuable insights into the diversity of marine reptiles during the Triassic period and their adaptations to marine environments. Despite its distinctive features, Rogatiuss is relatively unknown compared to other marine reptiles of the same era, such as ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs.