| Linhevenator | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Linhevenator | |||
| Order | Saurischia | |||
| Suborder | Theropoda | |||
| Class | Troodontidae | |||
| Name Translation | Linhe hunter | |||
| Period | Late Cretaceous (75 to 66 mya) | |||
| Location | China | |||
| Diet | Omnivore | |||
| Date of Discovery | 2011 by a team of paleontogists (most notably Xu Xing) | |||
Linhevenator tani is a Troodontid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of China, 75 to 66 mya. It was discovered by Xu Xing and his coworkers. Unlike other Troodontids, it's claws appear to be made for digging; it's toe was also preserved in a lateral position, rather than pointing forwards.