Nipponosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
Nipponosaurus is known from fragmentary remains discovered in Japan. This small hadrosaur had a small dome-like crest on its head and may be the same genus as Jaxartosaurus.
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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 Nipponosaurus mean?
The name Nipponosaurus means “Japanese Lizard”. It is pronounced nip-on-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Nipponosaurus live?
Nipponosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Nipponosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Nipponosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Nipponosaurus?
Nipponosaurus was about 25 feet (7.6 meters) long, around 14 feet (4.3 meters) tall.
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