Goyocephale
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Pachycephalosauria · Family: Homalocephalidae
This homalocephalid is thought to be one of the oldest ofthe "bone-headed" dinosaurs.
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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 Goyocephale mean?
The name Goyocephale means “Decorated Head”. It is pronounced GOY-uh-SEF-uh-le.
When did Goyocephale live?
Goyocephale lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Goyocephale a carnivore or a herbivore?
Goyocephale was a herbivore.
How big was Goyocephale?
Goyocephale was about 9.8 feet (3 meters) long.
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