Description
Haopterus gracilis
Middle Jurassic
Tiaojishan Formation
Liaoning, China
Huge 820mm (35 inch) complete pterosaur on 990mm slab. Nearly 3 feet tall! Spectacular. Very heavy so it requires crating. Email for shipping quote.
Haopterus was a fascinating pterosaur from the Middle Jurassic, about 160 million years ago, discovered in China. It had a unique mix of features—a long, toothed jaw like early pterosaurs and a more advanced skull and neck like later species. This blend makes Haopterus a key transitional fossil, helping scientists understand how pterosaurs evolved. With its lightweight bones and wings, it was a skilled flier, possibly catching insects on the wing. Haopterus is a rare evolutionary bridge—a glimpse into how flying reptiles were changing and diversifying in the skies of the Jurassic.
