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Tupuxuara leonardii

Photo: AMNH

American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY, United States

An eye-catching crest was the most dramatic feature of many pterosaurs—and Tupuxuara had one of the most spectacular crests ever found. When this pterosaur, which likely ate fish, went searching for food, its flat crest may have helped it slice through the water without wiping out.

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  • Title: Tupuxuara leonardii
  • Creator: Photo: AMNH
American Museum of Natural History

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