Montanoceratops
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Ceratopsia · Family: Protoceratopsidae
Found in Montana, Montanaceratops is known for its parrot-like beak and prominent nose horn. It is perhaps the most well-developed protoceratopsian.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Montanoceratops mean?
The name Montanoceratops means “Horned Face of Montana”. It is pronounced mon-TAN-uh-SAIR-uh-tops.
When did Montanoceratops live?
Montanoceratops lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Montanoceratops a carnivore or a herbivore?
Montanoceratops was a herbivore.
How big was Montanoceratops?
Montanoceratops was about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, around 2.5 feet (0.8 meters) tall.
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