The smallest known dinosaur is currently considered to be Microraptor.
Microraptor, meaning "small thief" in Greek, is a genus of small, four-winged paravian dinosaurs. Its name is derived from it being the smallest known species of raptor dinosaurs, which were dinosaurs with bird-like qualities.
Here's some information about Microraptor:
- Size: It weighed approximately two pounds and was only about a foot tall.
- Features: Its defining characteristic was having four wings – on both its arms and legs – suggesting it could glide or fly.
While discoveries are constantly being made, as of now, Microraptor holds the title of the smallest dinosaur known to science.
