CretaceousCarnivoreMedium
Rugops
ROO-gops
"wrinkle face"
Overview
An abelisaurid from the Late Cretaceous of Niger with a heavily textured skull roof.
Vital Statistics
Length
6 m
Height
2 m
Weight
900 kg
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
2004
Named by
Paul Sereno
Countries Discovered
Niger
Interesting Facts
Its name means 'wrinkle face' due to its textured skull
Likely a scavenger given its relatively weak bite
Found in the Echkar Formation of Niger
Closest Relatives
AbelisaurusCarnotaurusMajungasaurusKryptops