Prenocephale
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Pachycephalosauria · Family: Pachycephalosauridae
Found in Mongolia, Prenocephale was related toStegoceras. Nodes, or small bony knobs, decorated the back of its skull. Its front teeth were long and sharp.
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 Prenocephale mean?
The name Prenocephale means “Forward-bent Head, or Sloping Head”. It is pronounced pren-uh-SEF-uh-lee.
Was Prenocephale a carnivore or a herbivore?
Prenocephale was a herbivore.
How big was Prenocephale?
Prenocephale was about 7 feet (2.1 meters) long, around 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall.
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