Sophie the Stegosaurus
Stegosaurus stenops
Natural History Museum London, United Kingdom
Specimen Details
Discovery Year
2003
Discovery Location
Wyoming, United States
Estimated Age
About 150 million years old
Completeness
80%
Length
5.6 m
Height
2.9 m
Nickname Origin
Nicknamed 'Sophie' by the Natural History Museum, London, after its acquisition in 2013.
Historical Significance
Sophie is among the most complete Stegosaurus specimens in the world and has allowed scientists to study Stegosaurus biomechanics, growth, and posture in unprecedented detail.
Interesting Facts
Sophie is one of the most complete Stegosaurus skeletons ever discovered, with around 80% of the bones present.
It was acquired by the Natural History Museum, London in 2013 and is a star of the museum's Earth Hall.
The skeleton shows the distinctive back plates and tail spikes that make Stegosaurus so recognizable.
Sophie lived about 150 million years ago in what is now Wyoming.
On display at
Natural History Museum London