Struthiosaurus austriacus

† Struthiosaurus austriacus is a nodosaurid from the Late Cretaceous of Austria and Spain, characterized by elongated neck spines and lateral armor. Like other European ankylosaurs, its small body size likely reflects island habitat constraints.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Struthiosaurus austriacus 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

Struthiosaurus austriacus 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.