CretaceousCarnivoreMedium
Kryptops
KRIP-tops
"covered face"
Overview
An early abelisaurid from the Early Cretaceous of Niger with textured facial bones.
Vital Statistics
Length
6 m
Height
2 m
Weight
800 kg
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
2008
Named by
Paul Sereno & Stephen Brusatte
Countries Discovered
Niger
Interesting Facts
Its name means 'covered face'
Considered one of the earliest definitive abelisaurids
Found in the Elrhaz Formation of Niger
Closest Relatives
AbelisaurusRugopsCarnotaurusMajungasaurus