Scientists Discover New Pterosaur Species In Scotland, Finding Shows Clade Lived For Over 25 Mn Years

Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that flourished during all periods of the Mesozoic era, which spanned from 252.2 million years ago to 66 million years ago.

The new pterosaur has been named Ceoptera evansae. This is an artist's representation of the dinosaur. The genus Darwinopterus includes animals with long tails, long vertebrae in the neck, and a single skull opening in front of the eyes. ( Image Source :University of Bristol/Natural History Museum and Witton 2021 )

Scientists have discovered a new pterosaur species on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The dinosaur is a part of the Darwinopterus clade of pterosaurs, which was discovered in China and named after the father of evolution Charles Darwin. Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that flourished during all periods of the Mesozoic era, which spanned from 252.2 million years ago to 66 million years ago. Darwinopterus means Darwin’s wing. The genus Darwinopterus includes animals with long tails, long