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Kentrosaurus

Known for Defensive Spikes Arrangement

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Basic Information
Physical Characteristics
Classification
Facts
Scientific Data

Historical Context
Scientific Classification
Behavioral Characteristics
Basic Info
Characteristics
Evaluation
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Information

Diet Type 🥩

"Primary feeding behavior and dietary preferences of the dinosaur, indicating whether it was a meat-eater, plant-eater, or had a mixed diet"

Herbivore

The diet of Kentrosaurus is Herbivore Describes dinosaurs that exclusively ate plants and vegetation Click to see all.
Scientific Name 🦖

Unique formal name given to each dinosaur species which includes genus and species designation,Used for taxonomic identification and classification in scientific literature

Kentrosaurus Aethiopicus

The scientific name of Kentrosaurus is Kentrosaurus Aethiopicus. Kentrosaurus Aethiopicus was a small stegosaur covered in spikes, discovered in Tanzania. Click to see all.

Physical Characteristics

Length 📏

"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"

4.5 meters

Kentrosaurus measured 4.5 meters in length Click to see all.
Length Type 📏

"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"

Medium (3-10M)

Kentrosaurus was a Medium (3-10M) sized dinosaur Medium-sized dinosaurs between 3 and 10 meters in length Click to see all.
Distinguishing Features 🦄

Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification

Spiked Tail

The distinguishing features of Kentrosaurus are Spiked Tail. Spiked tails served as effective defensive weapons against predators Click to see all.

Plates Along Back

The distinguishing features of Kentrosaurus are Plates Along Back. These dinosaurs featured distinctive rows of plates along their spinal region Click to see all.

Classification

Facts

Interesting Fact 🧐

Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur

Had different spike patterns than other stegosaurs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the dinosaur

Worst dinosaur to bump into at night

Scientific Data

Fossil Completeness 🦴

Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaur

6

The fossil completeness score for Kentrosaurus is 6. Click to see all.
Research Value 🔬

Rating of the scientific importance and research potential

7

The research value score for Kentrosaurus is 7. Click to see all.
Educational Value 📚

Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposes

7

The educational value score for Kentrosaurus is 7. Click to see all.
Public Interest 👥

Rating of general public interest and popularity

6

The public interest score for Kentrosaurus is 6. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining various scoring attributes

6.5

The overall score for Kentrosaurus is 6.5. Click to see all.

Historical Context

Time Period 🕗

"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"

Late Jurassic

Kentrosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic Dinosaurs that lived during the later part of the Jurassic period Click to see all.
Discovery Location 🌍

Geographic location where the first fossils of the dinosaur species were found,Important for understanding paleobiogeography and fossil distribution

Tanzania Africa

The discovery location of Kentrosaurus is Tanzania Africa. Tanzania's formations preserve unique African dinosaur species Click to see all.

Scientific Classification

Family Classification 🦕

Scientific family classification that groups related dinosaur genera,Important for understanding evolutionary relationships

Stegosauridae

The family classification of Kentrosaurus is Stegosauridae. Stegosauridae were herbivores famous for their rows of back plates and tail spikes. Click to see all.

Behavioral Characteristics

Social Behavior 🐣

Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis

Herding

The social behavior of Kentrosaurus was Herding. Dinosaurs that lived and moved together in groups for protection and social interaction Click to see all.

Basic Info

Made In Date 🕒

The geological period when the dinosaur existed

Late Jurassic

Kentrosaurus existed during the Late Jurassic. Late Jurassic dinosaurs show advanced evolutionary features and size increases Click to see all.
Made In 🌎

The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered

Africa

Fossils of Kentrosaurus were found in Africa. Dinosaurs discovered in African geological formations Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Advantages and positive aspects of studying this dinosaur

Effective Defense Mechanism

These dinosaurs had specialized adaptations for protection and survival Click to see all.

Good Fossil Record

These dinosaurs left behind well-preserved fossils that provide valuable scientific insights Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Disadvantages and challenges in studying this dinosaur

Limited Geographical Distribution

Size Limitations

Species restricted by their smaller physical dimensions Click to see all.

Alternatives to Kentrosaurus

Known for Unique Sail-Backed Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for Distinctive Plates

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

📚 is more educational than Kentrosaurus

👥 is more popular than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for Gentle Giant

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

📚 is more educational than Kentrosaurus

👥 is more popular than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for Asian Spinosaur

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for Armored Sauropod

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for Early Sauropod Relative

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for Complex Head Crest

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

📚 is more educational than Kentrosaurus

👥 is more popular than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Argentinosaurus

Known for Largest Known Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

📚 is more educational than Kentrosaurus

👥 is more popular than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for Longest Neck

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

📚 is more educational than Kentrosaurus

👥 is more popular than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

Known for First Named Dinosaur

📏 is longer than Kentrosaurus

🦴 is more complete than Kentrosaurus

🔬 is more researched than Kentrosaurus

📚 is more educational than Kentrosaurus

👥 is more popular than Kentrosaurus

⭐ is rated higher than Kentrosaurus

FAQ about Kentrosaurus