The taxon is notable for its distinct, functionally monodactyl foot anatomy, where the singularly large third digit would have borne most of the weight while walking.
Based on the proportions of its holotype remains (MPCO.V 0065d), V. paranaensis was a small theropod, with an estimated body length of 1 to 1.5 meters.
This makes it comparable in size to Noasaurus leali and Masiakasaurus knopfleri.
Body mass of V. paranaensis was 11.28 kg, nearly that of the ornithischians Jeholosaurus shangyuanensis and Gasparinisaura cincosaltensis.
The taxon is notable for its distinct, functionally monodactyl foot anatomy, where the singularly large third digit would have borne most of the weight while walking. Based on the proportions of its holotype remains (MPCO.V 0065d), V. paranaensis was a small theropod, with an estimated body length of 1 to 1.5 meters. This makes it comparable in size to Noasaurus leali and Masiakasaurus knopfleri. Body mass of V. paranaensis was 11.28 kg, nearly that of the ornithischians Jeholosaurus shangyuanensis and Gasparinisaura cincosaltensis.
Vespersaurus