What are the characteristics of a Pterodactyl?

pterodactyl - Physical Characteristics - In general, pterodactyls had compact bodies, long necks, elongated skulls (which were crested in some species), and either greatly reduced or absent tails. read more

Physical Characteristics. In general, pterodactyls had compact bodies, long necks, elongated skulls (which were crested in some species), and either greatly reduced or absent tails. Pterodactyls also had long, narrow jaws that were equipped with reduced, spiky teeth in most species, large brains and eyes, and elongated metacarpals, or hand bones. read more

Physical characteristics Given the large number of different types of pterosaurs, the physical characteristics of the winged reptiles varied widely depending on the genera. Pterosaurs often had long necks, which sometimes had throat pouches similar to pelicans' for catching fish. read more

Pterodactyls, also referred to as Pterodactylus, is an extinct genus of pterosaurs that lived around 150 to 147 million years ago. The genus is currently known from a single species Pterodactylus antiquus. read more