Wannanosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Pachycephalosauria · Family: Homalocephalidae
Wannanosaurus is one of the smallest pachycephalosaurs, and it may be the most primitive flat-headed form of the bone-headeddinosaur family.
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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 Wannanosaurus mean?
The name Wannanosaurus means “Wannan Lizard”. It is pronounced wah-NAHN-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Wannanosaurus live?
Wannanosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Wannanosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Wannanosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Wannanosaurus?
Wannanosaurus was about 3.3 feet (1 meter) long.
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