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New Pterosaur Species Discovered in Japan's Kyushu Island

6/16/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in Japan has unveiled a new pterosaur species, identified from a partial cervical vertebra on Kyushu Island. With six cervical vertebrae, this remarkable find marks the first of its kind in Japan, shedding light on a region that has long been silent in the history of these ancient flying reptiles.

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A groundbreaking discovery in Japan has unveiled a new pterosaur species, identified from a partial cervical vertebra on Kyushu Island. With six cervical vertebrae, this remarkable find marks the first of its kind in Japan, shedding light on a region that has long been silent in the history of these ancient flying reptiles.