Spiclypeus shipporum

Spiclypeus shipporum

species of reptile (fossil)

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Spiclypeus shipporum was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Spiclypeus shipporum lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location United States

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Spiclypeus shipporum live?
Spiclypeus shipporum lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Spiclypeus shipporum eat?
Spiclypeus shipporum was a herbivore.
Where were Spiclypeus shipporum fossils found?
Fossils of Spiclypeus shipporum were found in United States.

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