Gryposaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
Gryposaurus, a duck-billed dinosaur, is one of the few for whom skin casts have been found. The skin cast reveals its skin to have been covered with smooth scales less than a quarter of an inch (0.5 cm) in size.
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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 Gryposaurus mean?
The name Gryposaurus means “Griffin Lizard”. It is pronounced GRYE-puh-SAWR-us.
When did Gryposaurus live?
Gryposaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Gryposaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Gryposaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Gryposaurus?
Gryposaurus was about 26.2 feet (8 meters) long.
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