Gravitholus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Pachycephalosauria · Family: Pachycephalosauridae
Gravitholus was discovered in Alberta, Canada. Its skull was wider and thicker than Stegoceras.
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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 Gravitholus mean?
The name Gravitholus means “Heavy Dome”. It is pronounced GRA-vih-tho-luse.
When did Gravitholus live?
Gravitholus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Gravitholus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Gravitholus was a herbivore.
How big was Gravitholus?
Gravitholus was about 9 feet (2.7 meters) long, around 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall.
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