Sauroplites
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Thyreophora · Infraorder: Ankylosauria
Discovered in China and Mongolia, Sauroplites is oneof the oldest known ankylosaurids. (Tianchisaurus from the Middle Jurassic is currently the earliest ankylosaurid.)
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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 Sauroplites mean?
The name Sauroplites means “Stone-like Lizard, or Lizard Hoplite”. It is pronounced SAWR-uh-PLY-teez.
When did Sauroplites live?
Sauroplites lived during the Early Cretaceous.
Was Sauroplites a carnivore or a herbivore?
Sauroplites was a herbivore.
How big was Sauroplites?
Sauroplites was about 18 feet (5.5 meters) long, around 6 feet (1.6 meters) tall.
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