Probactrosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Iguanodontidae
Found in China and Monglia, Probactrosaurus was similar to Bactrosaurus, and it may be an ancestor of thehadrosaurs.
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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 Probactrosaurus mean?
The name Probactrosaurus means “Before Staff Lizard, or Before Bactrosaurus”. It is pronounced pro-BAK-truh-SAWR-us.
When did Probactrosaurus live?
Probactrosaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous.
Was Probactrosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Probactrosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Probactrosaurus?
Probactrosaurus was about 19 feet (5.9 meters) long, around 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall.
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