Nanosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Family: Hypsilophodontidae
Found in Utah and Colorado, Nanosaurus is a smallornithopod of the hypsilophodont family.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Nanosaurus mean?
The name Nanosaurus means “Dwarf Lizard”. It is pronounced NAN-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Nanosaurus live?
Nanosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic.
Was Nanosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Nanosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Nanosaurus?
Nanosaurus was about 4 feet (1.2 meters) long, around 1.6 feet (0.5 meters) tall.
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