Coelophysis in 3D - click the head, an arm, a leg, or the long tail for a fact (full controls on the Dinosaurs 3D hub).
Coelophysis was a lightly built early theropod - turn on the human figure to see how a roughly 2.5 m animal compares with a person. Ghost Ranch bone beds show many individuals preserved together.
The colors and skin pattern here are an artistic reconstruction; fossils preserve bone, not soft tissue or color. The measurements in the panel are published figures with ranges where sources disagree.
Coelophysis 3D Viewer
The Coelophysis model below rotates as you drag - zoom in and click any body part for a quick fact, or see the Dinosaurs 3D hub for the full control list.
Coelophysis was an early bipedal theropod dinosaur from the Late Triassic of North America, about 228-201 million years ago. Cope named the genus in 1889. Adults are commonly reconstructed near 2-3 m long (panel baseline 2.5 m) and about 15-25 kg. Massive bone beds at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, make it among the most thoroughly sampled early dinosaurs.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Length | about 2-3 m (panel baseline 2.5 m) |
| Hip height | about 0.7-1.0 m (panel baseline 0.8 m) |
| Weight | about 15-25 kg (panel baseline 20 kg) |
| When it lived | about 228-201 million years ago (Late Triassic) |
| Diet | Carnivore (small prey) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big was Coelophysis?
Adults are commonly reconstructed near 2-3 m long and about 15-25 kg. Hip height is roughly 0.7-1.0 m. Turn on the human figure for scale.
When and where did it live?
Late Triassic North America, about 228-201 million years ago. Famous Ghost Ranch bone beds in New Mexico preserve many individuals.
What does the name mean?
Coelophysis means hollow form, referring to hollow limb bones - a trait shared with many later theropods and birds.
Is Coelophysis a dinosaur?
Yes. It is an early theropod dinosaur, a well-sampled Late Triassic predator of its size.
Is the model scientifically accurate?
Size follows published figures with ranges, but skin color and soft tissue are artistic. This is not a fossil-accurate skeleton.
Do I need to install anything to view it?
No. The model renders in your browser with WebGL - no app, no account, and nothing about your visit is sent to a server. When available, a free-licensed glTF model may swap in after first paint.