Stegosaurus (/ ˌstɛɡəˈsɔːrəs /; [1] lit. 'roof-lizard') is a genus of herbivorous four-legged armored dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic, characterized by the distinctive kite-shaped upright plates along …

Dec 11, 2025 · Stegosaurus, one of the various plated dinosaurs (Stegosauria) of the Late Jurassic Period (159 million to 144 million years ago) recognizable by its spiked tail and series of large …

Identified as a member of the species Stegosaurus stenops, this spectacular specimen is helping researchers gain new insights into what Stegosaurus would have looked like when it was alive, as …

Oct 28, 2019 · Below, you'll discover 10 fascinating facts about Stegosaurus, the popular plant-eating dinosaur with the spiked tail and plated back.

May 27, 2024 · Stegosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 155 to 150 million years ago, long before the Tyrannosaurus rex. Known for its distinctive plates and tail spikes, Stegosaurus …

Stegosaurus is famous for its two rows of kite-shaped plates that stick out from its neck, back, and tail. But the paleontologist who first discovered a Stegosaurus fossil thought the plates...

Stegosaurus are easily recognizable due to their distinctive kite-shaped upright plates that line their backs and the sharp spikes on their tails, features that make them stand out among other dinosaurs. …

Jan 9, 2020 · This Stegosaurus at the Carnegie Museum shows the plates staggered along the back, as most paleontologists believe they were arranged. Stegosaurus is a plant eating dinosaur with plates …

May 14, 2024 · Stegosaurus was a herbivore dinosaur known for its unique plates and spikes. Discover its origins, key facts, and role in the Late Jurassic.

Stegosaurus was a large herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, living around 155–145 million years ago in what is now the western United States. It is known for its iconic back plates and …