Protoceratops (/ ˌproʊtoʊˈsɛrətɒps /; lit. 'first horned face') [1] is a genus of small protoceratopsid dinosaurs that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous, around 75 to 71 million years ago. The genus Protoceratops includes two species: P. andrewsi and the larger P. hellenikorhinus.

Protoceratops, (genus Protoceratops), ceratopsian dinosaur found as fossils in the Gobi Desert from 80-million-year-old deposits of the Late Cretaceous Period. Protoceratops was a predecessor of the more familiar horned dinosaurs such as Triceratops.

Feb 7, 2019 · Protoceratops was a small, inoffensive, horned and frilled dinosaur that was most famous for being on the lunch menu of the theropods of late Cretaceous central Asia, including Velociraptor.

Protoceratopsidae is a family of basal (primitive) ceratopsians from the Late Cretaceous period. Although ceratopsians have been found all over the world, protoceratopsids are only definitively known from Cretaceous strata in Asia, with most specimens found in China and Mongolia.

Apr 4, 2022 · Protoceratops is an extinct genus of ceratopsian dinosaur that lived around 86-71 million years ago. They were much smaller in size and lacked well-developed horn, unlike other ceratopsians. This genus has two recognized species – Protoceratops andrewsi (type species) and Protoceratops hellenikorhinus.

Feb 1, 2024 · Embark on an exploration of Protoceratops, a captivating dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period. This ancient creature, whose name intriguingly means “First Horned Face,” offers a glimpse into a long-gone era of our planet’s history.

Feb 17, 2023 · Protoceratops, meaning “first horned face,” is a genus of herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 80 to 75 million years ago. It was a member of the group known as ceratopsians, which were characterized by their large, bony frills and horns on their faces.

Dec 10, 2023 · Protoceratops is an important genus in paleontology, offering insights into dinosaur ontogeny and phylogeny. Its well-preserved fossils provide a comparative framework for understanding ceratopsian morphology and evolution.

Protoceratops (meaning “First Horned Face”) is a genus of sheep-sized (1.8 m long) herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur, from the Upper Cretaceous Period (Campanian stage) of what is now Mongolia. It was a member of the Protoceratopsidae, a group of early horned dinosaurs.

Protoceratops was a herbivore (planting-eating) dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period, between approximately 85 and 80 million years ago. Protoceratops was typically sized around 6½ feet (2 meters) long, but some adults grew as large as 9 feet (2.7 meters).