Gigantspinosaurus: quick facts
Gigantspinosaurus was a stegosaur from the Late Jurassic of China, best known for its enormous shoulder spines, which were far larger than those of most relatives. These broad, blade-like spines proje
Period
Late Jurassic
Diet
Herbivore
Length
13-14 feet (4-4.2 meters)
Family
Stegosauridae
Reference background: Natural History Museum, London — Dinosaurs; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs; American Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs & Fossils. Figures are typical published ranges; taxonomy follows the source era and modern consensus is noted where it differs. See our sources & fact-check policy.