Nasutoceratops titusi is an extinct species of ceratopsian dinosaur that inhabited during the late Cretaceous period, approximately 76 million years ago, in what is now North America. Belonging to the family Ceratopsidae, this dinosaur stands out for its unique cranial features and relatively large size.
The most distinctive feature of Nasutoceratops titusi is its pair of long, curved nasal horns, which emerge above the nose and project forward, much larger and more prominent than in other ceratopsians. These horns, together with a wide, rounded snout, give it an unusual appearance compared to other members of its family. In addition, the bony frill on the back of its skull is relatively short and without prominent ornamentation, which contrasts with the more decorated frills of other ceratopsians.
The body of Nasutoceratops titusi was robust and quadrupedal, with an estimated length of approximately 4.5 to 5 meters and a weight that could have reached between 1.5 and 2 tons. Like all ceratopsians, it was herbivorous, feeding on low plants that it cut with its sharp, horny beak and crushed with its teeth specialized for chewing fibrous plant material.
This dinosaur lived in what are believed to have been humid regions with dense vegetation, probably in herds, which provided protection from predators and facilitated the care of young. The unique characteristics of Nasutoceratops titusi suggest that it could have used its horns in intraspecific interactions, such as displays of dominance or in ritualized combats between males.
Fossils of Nasutoceratops titusi were discovered in the Kaiparowits Formation in Utah, USA, and their discovery has given paleontologists a more complete view of ceratopsian diversity and evolution in North America.
Approximate measurements of Nasutoceratops:
The most distinctive feature of Nasutoceratops titusi is its pair of long, curved nasal horns, which emerge above the nose and project forward, much larger and more prominent than in other ceratopsians. These horns, together with a wide, rounded snout, give it an unusual appearance compared to other members of its family. In addition, the bony frill on the back of its skull is relatively short and without prominent ornamentation, which contrasts with the more decorated frills of other ceratopsians.
The body of Nasutoceratops titusi was robust and quadrupedal, with an estimated length of approximately 4.5 to 5 meters and a weight that could have reached between 1.5 and 2 tons. Like all ceratopsians, it was herbivorous, feeding on low plants that it cut with its sharp, horny beak and crushed with its teeth specialized for chewing fibrous plant material.
This dinosaur lived in what are believed to have been humid regions with dense vegetation, probably in herds, which provided protection from predators and facilitated the care of young. The unique characteristics of Nasutoceratops titusi suggest that it could have used its horns in intraspecific interactions, such as displays of dominance or in ritualized combats between males.
Fossils of Nasutoceratops titusi were discovered in the Kaiparowits Formation in Utah, USA, and their discovery has given paleontologists a more complete view of ceratopsian diversity and evolution in North America.
Approximate measurements of Nasutoceratops:
- 1:35 scale Complete
- Length 113 mm
- Height 48 mm
- Width 51 mm
- Snout-tail length 140 mm
- 1:20 scale Assembly kit
- Length 198 mm
- Height 83 mm
- Width 90 mm
- Snout-tail length 245 mm
