Q: What is Duriavenator?

A: Duriavenator is a genus of theropod dinosaur.

Q: When was Duriavenator described?

A: Duriavenator was described in 2008.

Q: Where was Duriavenator excavated?

A: Duriavenator was excavated in Dorset.

Q: What is the type species of Duriavenator?

A: The type species of Duriavenator is D. hesperis.

Q: What was the former name of D. hesperis?

A: The former name of D. hesperis was Megalosaurus hesperis.

Q: How old is Duriavenator?

A: Duriavenator lived about 170 million years ago.

Q: What is the meaning of the name Duriavenator?

A: The genus name Duriavenator combines the Latin name of Dorset, Duria, with Latin for "hunter", venator.