Epoch

Late Triassic

237.0000 – 201.4000 Ma

The Late Triassic is the third and final epoch of the Triassic Period in the geologic time scale, spanning the time between 237 Ma and 201.4 Ma. It is preceded by the Middle Triassic Epoch and succeeded by the Early Jurassic Epoch. The corresponding series of rock beds is known as the Upper Triassic. The Late Triassic is divided into the Carnian, Norian and Rhaetian ages.

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Late Triassic
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Fossil genera 244
Adeopapposaurus
Adeopapposaurus
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Agnosphitys
Agnosphitys
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Ahvaytum
Ahvaytum
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
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Alexeyisaurus
Marine reptiles
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Alwalkeria
Alwalkeria
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Amanasaurus
Amanasaurus
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
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Anatrisauropus
Dinosaurs
Ichnogenus Formal taxon Extinct
0 occ.
Anningasaura
Anningasaura
Marine reptiles
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Anteavis
Anteavis
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Antetonitrus
Antetonitrus
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Anticheiropus
Anticheiropus
Dinosaurs
Ichnogenus Formal taxon Extinct
0 occ.
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Antipus
Pterosaurs
Ichnogenus Formal taxon Extinct
0 occ.
Arcticodactylus
Arcticodactylus
Pterosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Arcusaurus
Arcusaurus
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Asylosaurus
Asylosaurus
Dinosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
Austriadactylus
Austriadactylus
Pterosaurs
Valid Extinct
0 occ.
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News 11
South African Fossil Reveals New Species of Early Sauropodomorph Dinosaur
South African Fossil Reveals New Species of Early Sauropodomorph Dinosaur
Early sauropodomorph skulls from the Late Triassic are scarce; a newly described one from South Africa’s Eastern Cape belongs to a previously unknown species: Nyana rooiwalensis. The post South African Fossil Reveals New Species of Early Sauropodomorph Dinosaur appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
12/11/2026 sci-news
Armored Amphibian from Triassic Period is First Known to Have Lived Entirely in the Sea
Armored Amphibian from Triassic Period is First Known to Have Lived Entirely in the Sea
Paleontologists have described what they say is the first fully marine species of a stem amphibian, Gerrothorax maritimus, based on two nearly complete skeletons from the Late Triassic epoch of China. The post Armored Amphibian from Triassic Period is First Known to Have Lived Entirely in the Sea appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
26/10/2026 sci-news
New Species of Triassic Dinosaur Discovered on Shores of Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
New Species of Triassic Dinosaur Discovered on Shores of Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
An international team of paleontologists has identified a new species of early sauropodomorph dinosaur in Zimbabwe, adding to growing evidence that southern Africa hosted a richer diversity of dinosaurs during the Late Triassic epoch than previously recognized. The post New Species of Triassic Dinosaur Discovered on Shores of Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
29/07/2026 sci-news
Newly Described Sauropodomorph from the Late Triassic of Zimbabwe
A team of international researchers have described a new dinosaur based on fossils found in Zimbabwe. This newly described sauropodomorph named Musango matusadonaensis lived during the Late Triassic (Norian faunal stage), around 210 million years ago. Musango is the fifth dinosaur to be named from fossils discovered in Zimbabwe. Furthermore, these fossils further support the
29/07/2026 everythingdinosaur
New English Crocodylomorph Honours Welsh Teacher
Scientists have identified a new species of ancient crocodylomorph from Upper Triassic rocks in southwest England. The newly named species, Galahadosuchus jonesi, lived around 215 million years ago and it represents the second species of non-crocodyliform crocodylomorph described from the Late Triassic–aged fissures of the Bristol Channel area. Non-crocodyliform crocodylomorph fossil material is known from
01/06/2026 everythingdinosaur
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Parent interval
Triassic Period
Sub-intervals 3
Carnian
237.0000 – 227.3000
Norian
227.3000 – 205.7000
Rhaetian
205.7000 – 201.4000