Iguanacolossus

Iguanacolossus

† Iguanacolossus——一种来自犹他州黄猫段的早白垩世禽龙类鸟臀目恐龙。大型草食动物(体长约9米,约3000公斤)。"鬣蜥巨人"是雪松山组动物群的巨大成员,是北美早白垩世最大的鸟臀目恐龙之一。

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Iguanacolossus 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 Early Mesozoic Era

Iguanacolossus lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145.0 to 100.5 million years ago.

白垩纪见证了恐龙的持续演化,鸟脚类和早期角龙类兴起。开花植物首次出现并开始改变陆地生态系统。棘龙和其他大型兽脚类在此时期生活。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 United States

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Early
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

When did Iguanacolossus live?
Iguanacolossus lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).
What did Iguanacolossus eat?
Iguanacolossus was a herbivore.
Where were Iguanacolossus fossils found?
Fossils of Iguanacolossus were found in United States.

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