Stegosaurus (Stegosaurus stenops) would have been easily identified by the distinctive upright kite-shaped armor on their backs and tail with spikes. Its fossils were found in Portugal and the western USA, and it is believed to be an herbivore with four legs. The hind limbs were longer than the forelimbs and the back was round. Generally, it had a heavily built profile with a tail that was held high in the air. The short neck, small head, and shape of forelimbs suggest it ate shrubs or low-lying plant matter. This animal lived about 155 million years ago.
The Stegosaurus had an overall length between 21.3’-30’ (6.5-9.1 m), overall standing height of 10.8’-14.8’ (3.3-4.5 m), body width of 3.9’-5.9’ (1.2-1.8 m), and weight from 6,800-8,400 lb (3,100-3,800 kg). The typical lifespan of the Stegosaurus was between 75-100 years.
Stegosaurus (Stegosaurus stenops) would have been easily identified by the distinctive upright kite-shaped armor on their backs and tail with spikes. Its fossils were found in Portugal and the western USA, and it is believed to be an herbivore with four legs. The hind limbs were longer than the forelimbs and the back was round. Generally, it had a heavily built profile with a tail that was held high in the air. The short neck, small head, and shape of forelimbs suggest it ate shrubs or low-lying plant matter. This animal lived about 155 million years ago.
The Stegosaurus had an overall length between 21.3’-30’ (6.5-9.1 m), overall standing height of 10.8’-14.8’ (3.3-4.5 m), body width of 3.9’-5.9’ (1.2-1.8 m), and weight from 6,800-8,400 lb (3,100-3,800 kg). The typical lifespan of the Stegosaurus was between 75-100 years.
