Atrociraptor is a genus of small carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 70 to 75 million years ago. The name Atrociraptor means "savage thief" in Latin, reflecting its predatory nature.
The only known species of Atrociraptor is Atrociraptor marshalli, which was named in honor of paleontologist William Marshall, who discovered the first specimens in Montana in 2004.
The genus Atrociraptor belongs to the family Dromaeosauridae, which includes other well-known raptors like Velociraptor and Deinonychus. These dinosaurs were characterized by their sharp, curved claws that they used for hunting and their large, flexible tails that helped them maintain balance during quick movements.
Overall, Atrociraptor is a relatively obscure dinosaur that is known primarily from fragmentary fossils, making it difficult to determine its exact characteristics and behavior.
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