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 …

Oct 19, 2025 · Stegosaurus, (genus Stegosaurus), genus various plated dinosaurs (Stegosauria) of the Late Jurassic Period (159 million to 144 million years ago) recognizable by its spiked tail …

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

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, …

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 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 …

Feb 18, 2023 · Stegosaurus is a genus of stegosaurid dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, about 155 to 150 million years ago. The name “Stegosaurus” means “roof lizard”, …

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 armored quadriped herbivore with distinctive kite-shaped plates atop a heavily arched back and a spiked tail. The plates and spikes have been the subject of much …