Dsungaripteridae
These hardy beasts crushed shellfish and pretty much anything else with solid, globe-like teeth at the backs of their jaws. They are known for being the 'ugliest' of all pterosaurs but were beautifully engineered to live an unorthodox life.
Pterosaurs
7 genera-
AptianBanguela
The toothless granny pterosaur among toothy cousins, Banguela took the world by storm when it was publicized online and still continues to challenge the evolution of toothlessness among the flying reptiles.
Wingspan 3.6 m -
TithonianDomeykodactylus
Domeykodactylus was the first-named dsungaripterid from South America.
Wingspan 2 m -
ValanginianDsungaripterus
The so-called "ugliest pterosaur" was actually beautifully adapted for a unique lifestyle. Its upward-curving jaws and crushing back teeth could work their way around hard food items, especially shellfish in freshwater ponds and pools.
Wingspan 3.5 m -
AptianLonchognathosaurus
This large dsungaripterid had fewer teeth than most of its relatives.
Wingspan 3 m -
AptianNoripterus
This stout pterosaur hunted shellfish on the shores of ancient lakes and rivers in China and Mongolia.
Wingspan 2 m -
AptianOrdosipterus
The strong jaws and blunt teeth of Ordosipterus helped it break the shells of its food.
Wingspan 3 m -
CampanianPuntanipterus
Puntanipterus has a distinctive ankle that may or may not also be found in Pterodaustro, known from slightly younger rocks from the same area.
