Einiosaurus procurvicornis is an extinct species of ceratopsian dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 74 million years ago, in what is now North America. It belongs to the family Ceratopsidae, characterized by its prominent facial horns and bony frills that adorn the skull.
This dinosaur stands out for its two prominent forward-curving horns located above the nose, a distinctive feature that gives it its specific name "procurvicornis". In addition, Einosaurus possessed a series of smaller horns and ornamentation on the bony frill extending from the back of its skull, which were probably used in visual displays and possible combats between individuals of the same species.
The body of Einiosaurus procurvicornis was robust and quadrupedal, with an estimated size of around 4.5 to 6 meters in length. Its weight is estimated at approximately 1.5 to 2 tons. Like all ceratopsians, it was herbivorous, feeding mainly on low plants, thanks to its horny beak and teeth specialized for cutting tough vegetation.
Einiosaurus lived in herds, which offered it some protection from predators. Group living also made it easier to care for its young and search for food. Fossil evidence suggests that this dinosaur inhabited environments dominated by alluvial plains, where vegetation was abundant and varied.
The discovery of Einiosaurus procurvicornis provides valuable information about the diversity and evolution of ceratopsians. The fossils, found mainly in the Two Medicine Formation in Montana, have allowed paleontologists to study its anatomy in detail and better understand its ecology and behavior.
Approximate measurements of the Einiosaurus:
This dinosaur stands out for its two prominent forward-curving horns located above the nose, a distinctive feature that gives it its specific name "procurvicornis". In addition, Einosaurus possessed a series of smaller horns and ornamentation on the bony frill extending from the back of its skull, which were probably used in visual displays and possible combats between individuals of the same species.
The body of Einiosaurus procurvicornis was robust and quadrupedal, with an estimated size of around 4.5 to 6 meters in length. Its weight is estimated at approximately 1.5 to 2 tons. Like all ceratopsians, it was herbivorous, feeding mainly on low plants, thanks to its horny beak and teeth specialized for cutting tough vegetation.
Einiosaurus lived in herds, which offered it some protection from predators. Group living also made it easier to care for its young and search for food. Fossil evidence suggests that this dinosaur inhabited environments dominated by alluvial plains, where vegetation was abundant and varied.
The discovery of Einiosaurus procurvicornis provides valuable information about the diversity and evolution of ceratopsians. The fossils, found mainly in the Two Medicine Formation in Montana, have allowed paleontologists to study its anatomy in detail and better understand its ecology and behavior.
Approximate measurements of the Einiosaurus:
- Complete 1:35 scale
- Length 134 mm
- Height 68 mm
- Width 35 mm
- Snout-tail length 152 mm
- Complete 1:20 scale
- Length 236 mm
- Height 119 mm
- Width 61 mm
- Snout-tail length 267 mm
