Parksosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Family: Hypsilophodontidae
Found in Montana and Alberta, Canada, Parksosaurus had a long neck and small head with a horny beak. Its forelimbs were short and strong. It ran on hind legs but may have grazed on all four limbs. Named for W. A. Parks, Canadian dinosaur collector and researcher.
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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 Parksosaurus mean?
The name Parksosaurus means “Parks' Lizard”. It is pronounced PARKS-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Parksosaurus live?
Parksosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Parksosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Parksosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Parksosaurus?
Parksosaurus was about 7 feet (2.1 meters) long, around 4 feet 1.2 meters) tall, weighing up to 150 pounds (68 kg).
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