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Gryphoceratops with the type species Gryphoceratops morrisoni was a herbivore dinosaur genus of the Late Cretaceous period. These were grouped under the ceratopsian clade, and according to several pieces of research, these were assumed to be the smallest dinosaur species that were found in North America.
The fossil containing only the partial dental remains was unearthed which was not sufficient to fully describe this dinosaur.
Keep reading to explore how technology has helped us know more facts about the Gryphoceratops.
Gryphoceratops Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Gryphoceratops'?
The name Gryphoceratops is pronounced as 'Griff-oh-seh-rah-tops'.
What type of dinosaur was a Gryphoceratops?
These dinosaurs were early ceratopsians that were classified as leptoceratopsids.
In which geological period did the Gryphoceratops roam the Earth?
Gryphoceratops dinosaurs roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period.
When did the Gryphoceratops become Extinct?
It is not known when exactly they became Extinct, however, it could have been due to the voracious raptors and large dinosaurs. Natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions also led to their extinction. These were the oldest known leptoceratopsid.
Where did Gryphoceratops live?
The fossils of this dinosaur were excavated from Alberta in Canada.
What was the Gryphoceratops's habitat?
As these dinosaur species foraged on a variety of plants and plant parts, we can come to the conclusion that they inhabited dense vegetation areas, grasslands, and other regions close to the flora.
Who did the Gryphoceratops live with?
Several suggestions were put forth by the scientists on the social behavior of these dinosaurs, according to which these species of Alberta in North America roamed about in large groups.
How long did a Gryphoceratops live?
The life expectancy of this particular dinosaur species is unknown.
How did they reproduce?
All the leptoceratopsids were egg-laying animals. They nested together and protected their small rounded eggs. Not much information is available about the parental care that juveniles received.
Gryphoceratops Fun Facts
What did the Gryphoceratops look like?
The fossils excavated included only partial teeth remains, which were not sufficient to describe the creature. The research pieces suggest that this adult animal of the Upper Cretaceous period had a horned head and was very small in size.
How many bones did a Gryphoceratops have?
Due to a lack of fossil evidence, we are unable to pen down the total number of bones these dinosaur species had. In fact, this dinosaur from Alberta, Canada, was only known from the partial dental remains.
How did they communicate?
Just like most animals of the Upper Cretaceous period, these dinosaur species from Alberta in Canada communicated vocally as well as visually.
How big was the Gryphoceratops?
These dinosaurs of the Cretaceous world are thought to be the smallest ceratopsian ever known. The adult dinosaurs had a body length of about 24 in (60 cm). However, they were bigger than the Parvicursor remotus.
How fast could a Gryphoceratops move?
The exact speed of Gryphoceratops is unknown. However, ceratopsian dinosaurs with a short frill were good runners with an average speed of about 20 mph (32 kph).
How much did a Gryphoceratops weigh?
As sufficient fossils were not sufficiently discovered that would help us determine the weight of these dinosaur species from Alberta in North America. However, certain pieces of research claim that these creatures were possibly the smallest Leptoceratopsids discovered till now, and thus, we can assume that their weight was very less.
What were the male and female names of the species?
No specific names are given to the male and female Gryphoceratops dinosaur species.
What would you call a baby Gryphoceratops?
A hatchling or a nestling would be the perfect names for the baby dinosaurs.
How aggressive were they?
As they were herbivores and extremely small in size, it is safe to assume that they were not aggressive in nature.
Did You Know…
The largest Ceratopsian was the adult Eotriceratops, which had a length of 30 ft (9 m).
At present, you can visit the fossils of Gryphoceratops in the Dinosaur Provincial Park in North America.
The name, Gryphoceratops, means 'griffin horned face' in Greek, in which griffin refers to the mythical creatures that possessed the body part of eagle, lion, and is a common art form in various cultures.
How colorful were they?
"How territorial were they?
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