patvirtinanius
Patvirtinanius is a genus of small to medium-sized dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 million years ago. The genus is known from a single species, Patvirtinanius kaskas, which was discovered in the Nemegt Formation of Mongolia. The name Patvirtinanius is derived from the Lithuanian word "patvirtinti," meaning "to confirm," reflecting the significance of the discovery in confirming the presence of theropod dinosaurs in the region.
Patvirtinanius kaskas is characterized by several distinctive features. It has a relatively small size, with an
The discovery of Patvirtinanius provides valuable insights into the diversity and distribution of Late Cretaceous theropods