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 …

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 …

May 8, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Explore Protoceratops, a plant-eating ceratopsian dinosaur in the Dino Directory.

Discover the ancient world of Protoceratops. Explore its Late Cretaceous habitat, geographic range, and what fossil evidence reveals about its life.

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 …

Oct 22, 2025 · Protoceratops was a herbivorous dinosaur with adaptations specifically evolved for processing tough plant material. Its sharp beak-like mouth was ideal for snipping off …

Feb 24, 2025 · Protoceratops, pronounced pro-to-SER-uh-TOPS, (Greek—First Horned Face) was a small prehistoric ceratopsian dinosaur of the ornithischian order that existed in the Late …

Protoceratops was an early member of the ceratopsian family; the same group that later included dinosaurs like Styracosaurus, Pachyrhinosaurus, and the famous Triceratops. Despite its …