Avaceratops
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Ceratopsia · Family: Ceratopsidae
Compared to more well-known ceratopsians, who measured up to 30 feet (9 meters), Avaceratops was very small. In fact, some suggest that it was actually a juvenile example of another species.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Avaceratops mean?
The name Avaceratops means “Ava's Horned Face”. It is pronounced AV-uh-SER-uh-tops.
Was Avaceratops a carnivore or a herbivore?
Avaceratops was a herbivore.
How big was Avaceratops?
Avaceratops was about 6.6 feet (2 meters) long.
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