Pentaceratops
PeriodLate Cretaceous (76-73 Ma)
DietHerbivore
Length6.5 m
Weight2,500 kg
LocationNew Mexico, USA
ClassificationCeratopsia
About Pentaceratops
Holds one of the longest dinosaur skulls ever measured, nearly 3 meters including the frill. Despite the name five horned face, two of the horns were pointed cheek bones. The giant frill likely advertised fitness to rivals and mates. Named from finds in the badlands of New Mexico.
Size
6.5 m longArgentinosaurus: 35 m
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