Eucentrosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Ceratopsia · Family: Ceratopsidae
Discovered in large numbers in Alberta, Canada, Eucentrosaurus is one of the best-known ceratopsians. Apparently a herd of these dinosaurs died all at once, perhaps caught in a flash flood. Smaller than Triceratops, Eucentrosaurus had a forward-curving 18-inch (46-cm) nasal horn and a pair of small horns above its eyes. Skin cast sexist that show Eucentrosaurus to possess a knobby skin withhexagonal or pentagonal bumps set close together.
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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 Eucentrosaurus mean?
The name Eucentrosaurus means “Sharp Pointed Lizard”. It is pronounced you-SEN-truh-SAWR-us.
When did Eucentrosaurus live?
Eucentrosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Eucentrosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Eucentrosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Eucentrosaurus?
Eucentrosaurus was about 16.4 feet (5 meters) long, around 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall.
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