page_title: Santonian
section_title: †Theropods (non-avian)
hierarchical_section_title: Santonian / Paleontology / †Theropods (non-avian)
caption_attribution_description: Restoration of Xixiasaurus henanensis in bird-like resting pose. Based on photos in the scientific description[1] and proportions of related species.
context_page_description: The Santonian is an age in the geologic timescale or a chronostratigraphic stage. It is a subdivision of the Late Cretaceous epoch or Upper Cretaceous series. It spans the time between 86.3 ± 0.7 mya and 83.6 ± 0.7 mya. The Santonian is preceded by the Coniacian and is followed by the Campanian.
caption: Xixiasaurus
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