Stegosauria

† Stegosauria is the clade of plated ornithischian dinosaurs, with fossil material documented from Cretaceous deposits of Niger. Stegosaurs dominated medium to large herbivore niches in Jurassic ecosystems worldwide before declining in the Cretaceous.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Stegosauria 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

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

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Discovery & Naming

发现地点

Niger

Quick Facts

地质时代	Cretaceous Early
食性	Herbivore

常见问题

When did Stegosauria live?

Stegosauria lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).

What did Stegosauria eat?

Stegosauria was a herbivore.

Where were Stegosauria fossils found?

Fossils of Stegosauria were found in Niger.

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Data verified 三月 2026

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