Prenocephale

† Prenocephale was an extinct vertebrate (Aves or Reptilia) from Mongolia. A herbivore of the Late Cretaceous, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Prenocephale 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

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

恐龙时代的最终篇章，出现了霸王龙、三角龙、伶盗龙等标志性物种。恐龙在奇克苏鲁陨石撞击终结中生代之前达到了多样性顶峰。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点

Mongolia

Quick Facts

地质时代	Cretaceous Late
食性	Herbivore

常见问题

When did Prenocephale live?

Prenocephale lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).

What did Prenocephale eat?

Prenocephale was a herbivore.

Where were Prenocephale fossils found?

Fossils of Prenocephale were found in Mongolia.

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Data verified 三月 2026

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