Samples of Juravenator skin show scales instead of feathers, leading into debates about Juravenator’s place within the family Compsognathidae. However, a 2010 examination of Juravenator under UV light showed filaments similar to those seen on other compsognathid specimens, indicating that it is likely that these dinosaurs had some sort of feathering.
The presence of scales on Juravenator's skin has led to debates about its classification within the Compsognathidae family. However, a 2010 study using UV light revealed filaments similar to those found in other compsognathids, suggesting that these dinosaurs likely had feathers.