New Long-Clawed Dinosaur Species Discovered on Isle of Wight
Researchers have identified a new species of dinosaur, Invictibellatrix amberina, from a fossil found on the Isle of Wight in 1924.
LONDON, Oct 28: The fossilized skull of a newly classified dinosaur species, Invictibellatrix amberina, was rediscovered in London’s Natural History Museum. The specimen, found on the Isle of Wight, had been stored for nearly a century.
This dinosaur, belonging to the family Megaraptora, is the first of its kind recorded in Europe. The fossil, which is about 120 million years old, was initially identified by Paul Barrett in 2020 when he discovered a braincase among the museum’s extensive collection.
According to Barrett, “this work showed that the fossil was unlike anything found from the island before.” The new species measures approximately 5 meters long and resembles a large tiger in weight, making it the smallest known megaraptoran.
Megaraptorans are recognized for their slender skulls and large hand claws, with some species boasting claws over a foot long. Most megaraptorans have been discovered in South America, particularly Argentina, making this British finding noteworthy.
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