What is ichtyovenator?

Ichthyovenator is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now Laos during the Early Cretaceous period, about 120 million years ago. It was first discovered in 2010 by a team of paleontologists from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and the National University of Laos.

The name "Ichthyovenator" means "fish hunter" in reference to its likely prey. It is believed to have been a large, predatory dinosaur with sharp teeth and powerful jaws, capable of taking down fish as well as other smaller dinosaurs and reptiles.

Despite its relatively recent discovery, very little is currently known about Ichthyovenator, as only a few fragmentary fossils have been found. Nonetheless, its discovery provides important insights into the diversity and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in Southeast Asia during the Early Cretaceous.