Kentrosaurus: quick facts

Kentrosaurus was discovered in Tanzania. A stegosaurid, it had paired plates that ran through the middle of its back. Atmidback, the plates were replaced by spikes that ran to the tip ofits tail. Anot

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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.