Meet the Pterosaurs!

Millions of years ago, these flying reptiles ruled the skies. Over 150 species have been discovered around the world so far!

Here are 13 pterosaurs that you’ll meet in the game. Can you master how to pronounce their names? (Try to say each five times fast!)

Anhanguera blittersdorffi

ahn-han-GWER-a BLIT-ters-DORF-eye
wingspan: ~13 feet (4 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Anhanguera blittersdorffi, in flight.

Dimorphodon macronyx

dye-MORF-o-don ma-KRON-ix
wingspan: up to 4 feet 7 inches (1.4 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Dimorphodon macronyx, with a long thin tail and triangular beak.

Dsungaripterus weii

sun-ga-RIP-tor-us way
wingspan: ~11 feet (3.3 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Dsungaripterus weii.

Jeholopterus ningchengensisp

jah-hol-OP-ter-us ning-cheng-EN-sis
wingspan: 35 inches (90 cm)

Illustration of the pterosaur Jeholopterus ningchengensisp, in flight with its mouth open chasing a flying insect.

Nyctosaurus gracilis

nik-toe-SOR-us gra-SIL-us
wingspan: 6-10 feet (2-3 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Nyctosaurus gracilis, in flight with a large, triangular crest.

Pteranodon longiceps

tair-AN-o-don LON-ji-seps
wingspan: up to 20 feet (6 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Pteranodon longiceps, in flight with a colorful crest.

Pterodactylus antiquus

tair-o-DAK-til-us an-TEEK-wus
wingspan: up to 5 feet (1.5 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Pterodactylus antiquus, in flight.

Pterodaustro guinazui

tair-o-DOW-stro gee-na-zoo-eye
wingspan: 8 feet (2.5 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Pterodaustro guinazui, with a long, curved beak.

 

Quetzalcoatlus northropi

ket-zel-KWAT-a-lus NORTH-rup-eye
wingspan: 33 feet (10 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus northropi, with a long neck.

Rhamphorhynchus muensteri

ram-fo-RIN-kus MOON-ster-eye
wingspan: up to 6 feet (1.8 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus muensteri in flight, with a long, thin tail and open mouth revealing sharp teeth.

Scaphognathus [Crassirostris?]

scaf-ug-NAITH-us kras-i-ROS-tris
wingspan: ~3 feet (90cm)

Illustration of the pterosaur Scaphognathus [Crassirostris?] in flight, with a long, thin tail and open mouth revealing sharp teeth.

Tapejara wellnhoferi

ta-pe-JAR-a well-n-HOF-er-eye
wingspan: up to 6 feet (1.8 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Tapejara wellnhoferi, in flight.

Tupuxuara leonardii

too-pu-SHWA-ra lay-o-NAR-dee-eye
wingspan: ~15 feet (4.5 m)

Illustration of the pterosaur Tupuxuara leonardii, in flight with a colorful crest.

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