Brachylophosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
Known from nearly complete material found in Montana, and Alberta, Canada, this duck-billed dinosaur walked on its hind feet and ate the leaves of plants and flowers.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Brachylophosaurus mean?
The name Brachylophosaurus means “Short-Crested Lizard”. It is pronounced brack-ee-LO-fuh-SAWR-us.
When did Brachylophosaurus live?
Brachylophosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Brachylophosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Brachylophosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Brachylophosaurus?
Brachylophosaurus was about 28 feet (8.5 meters) long, around 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall.
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