Micropachycephalosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Pachycephalosauria · Family: Pachycephalosauridae
A tiny dinosaur, Micropachycephalosaurus is one of only two bone-head dinosaurs discovered to date in China. The other is Wannanosaurus, perhaps the most primitive flat-headed form of pachycephalosaur. Although Micropachycephalosaurus is one of the tiniest dinosaurs, it is burdened with the longest name. Despite its size, Micropachycephalosaurus has the typical features of other much larger pachycephalosaurids and some distinctive features of a valid species.
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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 Micropachycephalosaurus mean?
The name Micropachycephalosaurus means “Small Thick-Headed Lizard”. It is pronounced my-kro-pak-ee-SEF-uh-lo-SAWR-us.
When did Micropachycephalosaurus live?
Micropachycephalosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Micropachycephalosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Micropachycephalosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Micropachycephalosaurus?
Micropachycephalosaurus was about 1.6 feet (0.5 meters) long, around 1.2 feet (0.4 meters) tall.
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