Eoceratops
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Ceratopsia · Family: Ceratopsidae
Eoceratops was discovered in Alberta, Canada. Although it is obviously a ceratopsian, its skull is barely 3 feet (0.9 meters) long. It may be that Eoceratops is actually a young Chasmosaurus.
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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 Eoceratops mean?
The name Eoceratops means “Dawn Horned Face”. It is pronounced ee-o-SAIR-uh-tops.
When did Eoceratops live?
Eoceratops lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Eoceratops a carnivore or a herbivore?
Eoceratops was a herbivore.
How big was Eoceratops?
Eoceratops was about 18 feet (5.5 meters) long, around 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall.
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