Majungatholus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Pachycephalosauria · Family: Pachycephalosauridae
Found in Madagascar, Majungatholus is known only from part of a skull, which was dome-like and rimmed by knobs andgrooves.
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 Majungatholus mean?
The name Majungatholus means “Majunga Dome”. It is pronounced mah-JUNG-ah-tho-lus.
Was Majungatholus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Majungatholus was a herbivore.
How big was Majungatholus?
Majungatholus was about 9.8 feet (3 meters) long, around 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall.
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