Archaeopteryx

1997. Acrylic on illustration board. 8"x10".

Publication History

Essay

Archaeopteryx was one of the earliest known birds, living among the dinosaurs of the Jurassic period about one hundred and fifty million years ago. This small creature represents evolution 'caught in the act', having birdlike features (feathers) and reptilian traits (teeth and a bony tail).

Vital Statistics

  • Genus Name: Archaeopteryx ("ancient wing/feather")
  • Type Species: * A. lithographica (von Meyer, 1861)
  • Length: 1.5 feet (0.45 meter)
  • Weight: somewhat less than one pound (300-450 grams)
  • Time: 150 million years ago (Late Jurassic)
  • Place: Germany
  • Diet: meat-eater (carnivore)


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