Pinacosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Thyreophora · Infraorder: Ankylosauria · Family: Ankylosauridae
Found in Mongolia and China, Pinacosaurus was related to Ankylosaurus. It had sharp spikes along its back and sides, and its tail ended in a flat bone with sharp edges resembling a double-edged stone ax. Pinacosaurus is one of the relatively small number of dinosaurs whose young have been found
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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 Pinacosaurus mean?
The name Pinacosaurus means “Broad Lizard”. It is pronounced PIN-uh-kuh-SAWR-us.
When did Pinacosaurus live?
Pinacosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Pinacosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Pinacosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Pinacosaurus?
Pinacosaurus was about 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) long, around 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall.
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