Chungkingosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Thyreophora · Infraorder: Stegosauria · Family: Stegosauridae
Chungkingosaurus was a stegosaur with a characteristicallysmall, narrow head and a double row of large, thick plates running the length of its back. The plates are midway between spikes and the plates of Stegosaurus.
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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 Chungkingosaurus mean?
The name Chungkingosaurus means “Chungking (Chinese city) Lizard”. It is pronounced chung-KING-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Chungkingosaurus live?
Chungkingosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic.
Was Chungkingosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Chungkingosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Chungkingosaurus?
Chungkingosaurus was about 9.8 - 13.1 feet (3 - 4 meters) long.
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