{"product_id":"ikrandraco-avatar-1","title":"Ikrandraco avatar","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"61\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eIkrandraco avatar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was a pterodactyloid pterosaur from the Early Cretaceous, dated to approximately 120 million years ago (Aptian), whose remains come from the Jiufotang Formation in northeastern China. It belongs to the clade Pteranodontoidea and represents a specialized form within the piscivorous pterosaurs of lacustrine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"389\"\u003e It was a medium-sized flying reptile, with an estimated wingspan of between 1.3 and 1.5 meters. Its body was lightweight, with forelimbs transformed into membranous wings supported by an extremely elongated fourth finger. Its skeleton was pneumatic and slender, optimized for active flight and possibly for precise maneuvers over water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"768\"\u003e The skull is its most distinctive feature. It was long and narrow, with an extremely low and slender face in side profile. Unlike many pteranodontoids, it lacked a prominent dorsal cranial crest; instead, it had a notable ventral crest on the lower jaw, located toward the mid-posterior region of the dentary. This laterally compressed and downward-projecting structure has been interpreted as a possible hydrodynamic adaptation for fishing at water level, perhaps stabilizing the skull during low-level flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e The dentition was reduced but functional, with small, conical teeth relatively spaced at the front of the jaws, suitable for capturing small fish and aquatic prey. The arrangement and size of the teeth suggest a feeding strategy based on rapid capture rather than complex mechanical processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003e The orbits were relatively large and laterally oriented, indicating good visual acuity, essential for locating prey from the air. The external nostrils were retracted posteriorly relative to the rostral end, reflecting the cranial reorganization typical of advanced pterodactyloids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003e The neck was long and flexible, composed of elongated cervical vertebrae that allowed a wide range of motion, facilitating the capture of prey in flight. The torso was compact, with a robust shoulder girdle and a well-developed sternum for the attachment of powerful pectoral muscles. The hind limbs were relatively short, and the feet, equipped with claws, probably played a role in landing and locomotion on land or floating surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"2496\"\u003e Phylogenetically, \u003cem data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2515\"\u003eIkrandraco avatar\u003c\/em\u003e occupies a derived position within Pteranodontoidea, exhibiting a unique combination of traits: absence of a large dorsal cranial crest, presence of a specialized ventral mandibular crest, and an extremely low rostral morphology. This configuration suggests a particular ecological adaptation within the lacustrine ecosystems of the Early Cretaceous of Asia, where it would have exploited piscivorous niches by skimming the surface and precisely capturing prey at the water's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApproximate measurements of the Ikrandraco:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eScale 1:10 - Complete\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLength 60 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHeight 56 ​​mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWidth 27 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWingspan 150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miniature Museum","offers":[{"title":"1:10 \/ Unprimed","offer_id":54700560023820,"sku":"DC-1309-110-SINI","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:10 \/ Primed","offer_id":54700560056588,"sku":"DC-1309-110-IMPRI","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:10 \/ Hand-painted","offer_id":54700560089356,"sku":"DC-1309-110-PINTA","price":99.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1106\/7660\/files\/Ikrandraco_4.jpg?v=1772464860","url":"https:\/\/dinosauriacreatures.com\/en\/products\/ikrandraco-avatar-1","provider":"Dinosauria Creatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}