What is atrociraptor?

Atrociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 72-70 million years ago. It was discovered in Argentina and described in 2019. Atrociraptor was a small carnivorous dinosaur, estimated to have been around 6-7 feet in length. It had sharp teeth, a long tail, and sickle-shaped claws on its hind feet, which it likely used for hunting and capturing prey. The name Atrociraptor means "savage thief" in reference to its predatory behavior. Overall, Atrociraptor was a highly specialized and efficient predator in its ecosystem.