Stegosaurus
Period Late Jurassic (155-150 million years ago)
Diet Herbivore
Length 9 meters (30 feet)
Weight 3,000 - 5,000 kg
The Roofed Lizard
Stegosaurus is a genus of herbivorous thyreophoran dinosaur. They are one of the most easily identifiable dinosaurs because of their unique build.
Unique Features
- Dermal Plates: Large, thin plates that may have been used for temperature regulation.
- Thagomizer: A spiked tail used for defense against predators like Allosaurus.
- Small Brain: Known for having a tiny brain relative to its massive body size.