Stegosaurus
The stegosaurus is a huge dinosaur, easily identified by the twin rows of sharp plates that run along its back.12
Appearance
Stegosauruses are quadrupedal animals with two rows of diamond-shaped plates running down their backs, short necks, and long tails tipped with four sharp spikes.12 Adult specimens reach thirty feet in length and twelve in height, measured to the tip of the highest dorsal plate, and weigh between two and three tons.1
Ecology and behavior
Stegosauruses are herbivores, and typically inhabit grasslands rich in food. When attacked, they interpose their dorsal plates between their bodies and attackers, attempt to trample smaller foes, and use their spiked tails against larger targets.1
Stegosauruses are more docile than similarly sized herbivorous dinosaurs, such as the ankylosaurus, and are sometimes tamed and trained as pets or guard animals, even so they will still lash their tails without warning if angered or annoyed.12 This is why their smaller cousin, the kentrosaurus, is recommended for training instead. With either breed, their dorsal plates make practically impossible to ride as a mount.1
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 . “Monsters A-Z” in Bestiary, 98. Paizo Inc., 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 . “Dinosaur” in Monster Core, 99. Paizo Inc., 2024
External links
- Wikipedia:Stegosaurus (extinct real-world animal) on Wikipedia
