Overview
Stegosaurus carried two rows of large plates along its back and pairs of long spikes on the tail. The plates may have played roles in display and physiology, while the tail formed a formidable defensive structure.
Physical characteristics
Length700–900 cm
Weight2,000.0–5,000.0 kg
DietHerbivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Open WoodlandFloodplain
Range
North America
Time range
EraMesozoic
PeriodLate Jurassic
First appearanceabout 155 million years ago
Last appearanceabout 150 million years ago
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