CretaceousHerbivoreMedium
Styracosaurus
sty-RACK-oh-SORE-us
"Spiked lizard"
Overview
Styracosaurus was a spectacular ceratopsian with an array of long spikes radiating from its frill, plus a nose horn. This spiky herbivore was one of the most striking dinosaurs of Late Cretaceous North America.
Vital Statistics
Length
5.5 m
Height
2 m
Weight
2.5 t
Est. Speed
20 km/h
Discovered
1913
Named by
Lawrence Lambe
Countries Discovered
CanadaUnited States
Fossil Locations
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap
📍 Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta
Interesting Facts
Styracosaurus had at least four to six long spikes extending from the edges of its frill.
Its frill and spikes may have been used for display, species recognition, and defense.
Like other ceratopsians, it had a powerful parrot-like beak for cropping tough vegetation.
Bonebeds suggest Styracosaurus lived in large herds.
Closest Relatives
TriceratopsCentrosaurusStyracosaurusEiniosaurus