Dravidosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Thyreophora · Infraorder: Stegosauria · Family: Stegosauridae
Discovered in India, Dravidosaurus is the only stegosaurknown from the Late Cretaceous Period, near the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. Its back plates were thin and triangular in shape.
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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 Dravidosaurus mean?
The name Dravidosaurus means “Dravidanadu Lizard”. It is pronounced dra-VID-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Dravidosaurus live?
Dravidosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Dravidosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Dravidosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Dravidosaurus?
Dravidosaurus was about 10 feet (3 meters) long, around 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall, weighing up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg).
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