Fabrosaurus
Order: Ornithischia
Based upon fragmentary remains discovered in Lesotho, Africa, the Fabrosaurus specimen may prove to be a Scelidosauridaeor a Lesothosaurus. Fabrosaurus' long hind legs suggest that itwas a good runner. Its shorter forelimbs bore five-fingered hands, with which it grasped the plants it ate. Its jaw was equipped with very tiny, ridged teeth, and a horny beak.
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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 Fabrosaurus mean?
The name Fabrosaurus means “True Reversed Vertebrae Lizard”. It is pronounced FAB-ruh-SAWR-us.
When did Fabrosaurus live?
Fabrosaurus lived during the Early Jurassic.
Was Fabrosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Fabrosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Fabrosaurus?
Fabrosaurus was about 3.3 feet (1 meter) long, around 1.5 feet (0.5 meters) tall.
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