Chialingosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Thyreophora · Infraorder: Stegosauria · Family: Stegosauridae
Known from incomplete material found in southern China, Chialingosaurus had small plate-like spines and small plates running along its back.
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 Chialingosaurus mean?
The name Chialingosaurus means “Chia-ling Lizard”. It is pronounced key-ah-ling-uh-SAWR-us.
Was Chialingosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Chialingosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Chialingosaurus?
Chialingosaurus was about 13.1 feet (4 meters) long, around 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall.
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