Herbivorous Dinosaurs
Herbivorous dinosaurs--which included sauropods, ankylosaurs, stegosaurs, hadrosaurs, pachycephalosaurs, ornithopods, ceratopsians and titanosaurs--vastly outnumbered meat-eaters in prehistoric times. Here's a complete, A to Z list of every herbivorous dinosaur that ever lived in the Mesozoic Era.
Acanthopholis
No, it's not a city in Greece.
No, it's not a city in Greece.
Aegyptosaurus
Guess what country this titanosaur was found in?
Guess what country this titanosaur was found in?
Alamosaurus
No, it wasn't named after the Alamo (but it should have been).
No, it wasn't named after the Alamo (but it should have been).
Alaskacephale
Guess what state this pachycephalosaur was found in?
Guess what state this pachycephalosaur was found in?
Alxasaurus
An early relative of the bizarre Therizinosaurus.
An early relative of the bizarre Therizinosaurus.
Ampelosaurus
One of the best-known of the armored titanosaurs.
One of the best-known of the armored titanosaurs.
Anatotitan
This hadrosaur's name means "giant duck."
This hadrosaur's name means "giant duck."
Anchisaurus
One of the first dinosaurs dug up in the United States.
One of the first dinosaurs dug up in the United States.
Andesaurus
This titanosaur rivaled Argentinosaurus in size.
This titanosaur rivaled Argentinosaurus in size.
Ankylosaurus
The Cretaceous equivalent of a Sherman tank.
The Cretaceous equivalent of a Sherman tank.
Antarctopelta
The first dinosaur fossil ever found in Antarctica .
The first dinosaur fossil ever found in Antarctica .
Antarctosaurus
Despite its name, this titanosaur may not have lived in Antarctica.
Despite its name, this titanosaur may not have lived in Antarctica.
Antetonitrus
Either a very late prosauropod, or a very early sauropod.
Either a very late prosauropod, or a very early sauropod.
Apatosaurus
The dinosaur formerly known as Brontosaurus.
The dinosaur formerly known as Brontosaurus.
Argentinosaurus
Possibly the largest herbivore that ever lived.
Possibly the largest herbivore that ever lived.
Astrodon
The official state dinosaur of Maryland.
The official state dinosaur of Maryland.
Bactrosaurus
One of the earliest of the duck-billed dinosaurs.
One of the earliest of the duck-billed dinosaurs.
Barapasaurus
Probably the first of the giant sauropods.
Probably the first of the giant sauropods.
Barosaurus
An enormous plant-eater with a tiny head.
An enormous plant-eater with a tiny head.
Beipiaosaurus
The only known feathered therizinosaur.
The only known feathered therizinosaur.
Bonitasaura
This titanosaur wasn’t as beautiful as its name implies..
This titanosaur wasn’t as beautiful as its name implies..
Brachiosaurus
A giant, gentle, long-necked plant-eater.
A giant, gentle, long-necked plant-eater.
Brachylophosaurus
This duck-billed dinosaur's beak looked more like a parrot's.
This duck-billed dinosaur's beak looked more like a parrot's.
Brachytrachelopan
This sauropod had an unusually short neck.
This sauropod had an unusually short neck.
Camarasaurus
The most commmon sauropod of Jurassic North America.
The most commmon sauropod of Jurassic North America.
Camelotia
An early member of the dinosaur line that evolved into sauropods.
An early member of the dinosaur line that evolved into sauropods.
Camptosaurus
A close relative of Iguanodon.
A close relative of Iguanodon.
Caudipteryx
A birdlike dinosaur that changed the views of paleontologists.
A birdlike dinosaur that changed the views of paleontologists.
Centrosaurus
Like a unicorn, this ceratopsian had only one horn.
Like a unicorn, this ceratopsian had only one horn.
Cetiosaurus
Guess which creature this "whale lizard" was once mistaken for?
Guess which creature this "whale lizard" was once mistaken for?
Charonosaurus
This duck-billed dinosaur was much, much bigger than an elephant.
This duck-billed dinosaur was much, much bigger than an elephant.
Chasmosaurus
The only dinosaur that came with its own awning.
The only dinosaur that came with its own awning.
Chialingosaurus
One of the earliest Asian stegosaurs.
One of the earliest Asian stegosaurs.
Chungkingosaurus
This early stegosaur had some very primitive characteristics.
This early stegosaur had some very primitive characteristics.
Colepiocephale
This thick-skulled dino's name is Greek for "knucklehead."
This thick-skulled dino's name is Greek for "knucklehead."
Corythosaurus
This "Corinthian-helmeted" dino had a distinctive mating call.
This "Corinthian-helmeted" dino had a distinctive mating call.
Crichtonsaurus
This dinosaur was named after the author of Jurassic Park.
This dinosaur was named after the author of Jurassic Park.
Dacentrurus
The first stegosaur ever to be described.
The first stegosaur ever to be described.
Diplodocus
"Thin at one end, much much thicker in the middle, and then thin again at the far end."
"Thin at one end, much much thicker in the middle, and then thin again at the far end."
Dracorex
The only dinosaur to be named after the Harry Potter books.
The only dinosaur to be named after the Harry Potter books.
Drinker
Named after the famous paleontologist Edward Drinker Cope.
Named after the famous paleontologist Edward Drinker Cope.
Dryosaurus
A typical ornithopod of the late Jurassic.
A typical ornithopod of the late Jurassic.
Edmontonia
This armored dinosaur never actually lived in Edmonton.
This armored dinosaur never actually lived in Edmonton.
Edmontosaurus
This large, duckbilled herbivore was a contemporary of T. Rex.
This large, duckbilled herbivore was a contemporary of T. Rex.
Efraasia
This Triassic dinosaur may have been ancestral to sauropods.
This Triassic dinosaur may have been ancestral to sauropods.
Epachthosaurus
This "heavy lizard" was relatively primitive for its time and place.
This "heavy lizard" was relatively primitive for its time and place.
Erlikosaurus
This late therizinosaur roamed the Mongolian forests.
This late therizinosaur roamed the Mongolian forests.
Euoplocephalus
Even this ankylosaur’s eyelids were armored.
Even this ankylosaur’s eyelids were armored.
Europasaurus
The smallest sauropod ever discovered.
The smallest sauropod ever discovered.
Euskelosaurus
The first dinosaur ever to be discovered in Africa.
The first dinosaur ever to be discovered in Africa.
Falcarius
A bizarre, feathered theropod from North America.
A bizarre, feathered theropod from North America.
Futalognkosaurus
It sounds like a hot dog, but it was one of the biggest dinosaurs that ever lived.
It sounds like a hot dog, but it was one of the biggest dinosaurs that ever lived.
Gargoyleosaurus
This "gargoyle lizard" was an ancestor of Ankylosaurus.
This "gargoyle lizard" was an ancestor of Ankylosaurus.
Gasparinisaura
One of the few ornithopods known to have lived in South America.
One of the few ornithopods known to have lived in South America.
Gastonia
This ankylosaur was probably on Utahraptor's lunch menu.
This ankylosaur was probably on Utahraptor's lunch menu.
Gigantspinosaurus
This impressively named beast may or may not have been a true stegosaur.
This impressively named beast may or may not have been a true stegosaur.
Gondwanatitan
Yet another titanosaur from South America.
Yet another titanosaur from South America.
Goyocephale
A primitive bonehead from Asia.
A primitive bonehead from Asia.
Gryposaurus
One of the most common of the duck-billed dinosaurs.
One of the most common of the duck-billed dinosaurs.
Hadrosaurus
The official state dinosaur of New Jersey.
The official state dinosaur of New Jersey.
Hesperosaurus
The oldest stegosaur yet discovered in North America.
The oldest stegosaur yet discovered in North America.
Heterodontosaurus
This "different-toothed" dinosaur was a dentist's nightmare.
This "different-toothed" dinosaur was a dentist's nightmare.
Homalocephale
This herbivore had a very flat (and very thick) skull.
This herbivore had a very flat (and very thick) skull.
Huayangosaurus
Could this have been the ancestor of all the stegosaurs?
Could this have been the ancestor of all the stegosaurs?
Hypacrosaurus
We know a lot about this duck-billed dinosaur's family life.
We know a lot about this duck-billed dinosaur's family life.
Hypselosaurus
This titanosaur's eggs were a foot in diameter.
This titanosaur's eggs were a foot in diameter.
Hypsilophodon
This man-sized herbivore liked to eat and run.
This man-sized herbivore liked to eat and run.
Iguanodon
The second dinosaur in history ever to receive a name.
The second dinosaur in history ever to receive a name.
Incisivosaurus
This buck-toothed dinosaur was the Cretaceous equivalent of a beaver.
This buck-toothed dinosaur was the Cretaceous equivalent of a beaver.
Isisaurus
Otherwise known as the Indian Statistical Institute Lizard.
Otherwise known as the Indian Statistical Institute Lizard.
Kentrosaurus
A smaller, African cousin of Stegosaurus.
A smaller, African cousin of Stegosaurus.
Kotasaurus
One of the few sauropods to be discovered in modern-day India.
One of the few sauropods to be discovered in modern-day India.
Lambeosaurus
This herbivore had a hatchet-shaped crest on its noggin.
This herbivore had a hatchet-shaped crest on its noggin.
Lanzhousaurus
This herbivore's teeth were half a foot long.
This herbivore's teeth were half a foot long.
Leaellynosaura
The only dinosaur ever to be named after a little girl.
The only dinosaur ever to be named after a little girl.
Leptoceratops
One of the most primitive of all ceratopsians.
One of the most primitive of all ceratopsians.
Lexovisaurus
One of the earliest European stegosaurs.
One of the earliest European stegosaurs.
Lufengosaurus
A familiar sight at Chinese natural history museums.
A familiar sight at Chinese natural history museums.
Lurdusaurus
This ornithopod bore an uncanny resemblance to a giant sloth.
This ornithopod bore an uncanny resemblance to a giant sloth.
Maiasaura
This "good mother lizard" stayed close to her young.
This "good mother lizard" stayed close to her young.
Mamenchisaurus
The longest-necked dinosaur that ever lived.
The longest-necked dinosaur that ever lived.
Mantellisaurus
Named after the famous fossil hunter Gideon Mantell.
Named after the famous fossil hunter Gideon Mantell.
Massospondylus
This small, lithe, bipedal plant-eater roamed the plains of South Africa.
This small, lithe, bipedal plant-eater roamed the plains of South Africa.
Melanorosaurus
Probably the largest prosauropod that ever lived.
Probably the largest prosauropod that ever lived.
Micropachycephalosaurus
The current record-holder for longest dinosaur name.
The current record-holder for longest dinosaur name.
Minmi
An early (and very dumb) ankylosaur from Australia .
An early (and very dumb) ankylosaur from Australia .
Miragaia
This stegosaur had an unusually long neck.
This stegosaur had an unusually long neck.
Monkonosaurus
The first dinosaur ever to be discovered in modern-day Tibet.
The first dinosaur ever to be discovered in modern-day Tibet.
Muttaburrasaurus
The most complete dinosaur fossil ever found in Australia.
The most complete dinosaur fossil ever found in Australia.
Neimongosaurus
A rare therizinosaur from inner Mongolia.
A rare therizinosaur from inner Mongolia.
Nemegtosaurus
This titanosaur has been reconstructed from a single, incomplete skull.
This titanosaur has been reconstructed from a single, incomplete skull.
Nodocephalosaurus
This armored dinosaur has been reconstructed from a single skull.
This armored dinosaur has been reconstructed from a single skull.
Nodosaurus
One of the first armored dinosaurs ever discovered in North America.
One of the first armored dinosaurs ever discovered in North America.
Nothronychus
The first therizonosaur to be found outside Asia.
The first therizonosaur to be found outside Asia.
Olorotitan
One of the most complete dinosaur fossils ever found in Russia.
One of the most complete dinosaur fossils ever found in Russia.
Orodromeus
This tiny herbivore was on Troodon's dinner menu.
This tiny herbivore was on Troodon's dinner menu.
Othnielia
A small, fast herbivore of the late Jurassic.
A small, fast herbivore of the late Jurassic.
Ouranosaurus
Scientists can't decide if this herbivore had a sail or a hump.
Scientists can't decide if this herbivore had a sail or a hump.
Pachycephalosaurus
This plant-eater gave new meaning to the word "blockhead."
This plant-eater gave new meaning to the word "blockhead."
Pachyrhinosaurus
This "thick-nosed lizard" roamed the North American forests.
This "thick-nosed lizard" roamed the North American forests.
Paralititan
This huge sauropod was discovered recently in Egypt.
This huge sauropod was discovered recently in Egypt.
Paranthodon
This stegosaur was discovered over 150 years ago.
This stegosaur was discovered over 150 years ago.
Parasaurolophus
Probably the loudest dinosaur that ever roamed the earth.
Probably the loudest dinosaur that ever roamed the earth.
Pentaceratops
This "five-horned" herbivore really had only three.
This "five-horned" herbivore really had only three.
Plateosaurus
This herd dinosaur blackened the plains of the late Triassic.
This herd dinosaur blackened the plains of the late Triassic.
Pleurocoelus
The official state dinosaur of Texas.
The official state dinosaur of Texas.
Polacanthus
An extremely spiky ankylosaur of the middle Cretaceous.
An extremely spiky ankylosaur of the middle Cretaceous.
Prenocephale
This "bonehead" had a round, thick skull.
This "bonehead" had a round, thick skull.
Prosaurolophus
The likely ancestor of both Saurolophus and Parasaurolophus.
The likely ancestor of both Saurolophus and Parasaurolophus.
Protoceratops
A famous plant-eater with a very funky frill.
A famous plant-eater with a very funky frill.
Psittacosaurus
This low-slung dinosaur's noggin wouldn't have looked out of place on a parrot.
This low-slung dinosaur's noggin wouldn't have looked out of place on a parrot.
Qantassaurus
Named after the national airline of Australia.
Named after the national airline of Australia.
Quaesitosaurus
This titanosaur may have had unusually sharp hearing.
This titanosaur may have had unusually sharp hearing.
Rapetosaurus
The only sauropod ever to be discovered on modern-day Madagascar.
The only sauropod ever to be discovered on modern-day Madagascar.
Regnosaurus
This stegosaur lived in what is now modern-day England.
This stegosaur lived in what is now modern-day England.
Rhabdodon
A possible "missing link" between Iguanodon and Hypsilophodon.
A possible "missing link" between Iguanodon and Hypsilophodon.
Riojasaurus
One of the few prosauropods known to have lived in South America.
One of the few prosauropods known to have lived in South America.
Saichania
This ankylosaur's name is Chinese for "beautiful."
This ankylosaur's name is Chinese for "beautiful."
Saltasaurus
The first armored sauropod ever to be discovered.
The first armored sauropod ever to be discovered.
Sarcolestes
The most likely ancestor of the ankylosaurs.
The most likely ancestor of the ankylosaurs.
Saturnalia
The earliest dinosaur known to have had a herbivorous diet.
The earliest dinosaur known to have had a herbivorous diet.
Saurolophus
One of the few hadrosaurs known to have lived on two continents.
One of the few hadrosaurs known to have lived on two continents.
Sauropelta
This ankylosaur's armor helped keep raptors at bay.
This ankylosaur's armor helped keep raptors at bay.
Sauroposeidon
One of the tallest dinosaurs ever to walk the earth.
One of the tallest dinosaurs ever to walk the earth.
Scelidosaurus
Among the earliest of all the armored dinosaurs.
Among the earliest of all the armored dinosaurs.
Scutellosaurus
Probably the smallest of all the armored dinosaurs.
Probably the smallest of all the armored dinosaurs.
Seismosaurus
It was huge, to be sure--but might it have been a species of Diplodocus?
It was huge, to be sure--but might it have been a species of Diplodocus?
Sellosaurus
Another early prosauropod of the Triassic period.
Another early prosauropod of the Triassic period.
Shantungosaurus
The biggest of all the duck-billed dinosaurs.
The biggest of all the duck-billed dinosaurs.
Shunosaurus
Anatomically speaking, the best known of all the sauropods.
Anatomically speaking, the best known of all the sauropods.
Sphaerotholus
Yet another dome-headed dino of North America.
Yet another dome-headed dino of North America.
Stegoceras
This small herbivore was built for high-speed head-butting.
This small herbivore was built for high-speed head-butting.
Stegosaurus
Everything you need to know about this small-brained, spike-tailed dinosaur.
Everything you need to know about this small-brained, spike-tailed dinosaur.
Stygimoloch
Its name means "demon from the river of death." Got your attention yet?
Its name means "demon from the river of death." Got your attention yet?
Styracosaurus
Winner of the "most elaborate head display" competition.
Winner of the "most elaborate head display" competition.
Supersaurus
No, it didn't wear a cape--but this giant dino was still impressive.
No, it didn't wear a cape--but this giant dino was still impressive.
Tarchia
Its name means "brainy," but that may be an exaggeration.
Its name means "brainy," but that may be an exaggeration.
Technosaurus
This early herbivore was named after Texas Tech University.
This early herbivore was named after Texas Tech University.
Telmatosaurus
This duck-billed dinosaur was discovered in Transylvania.
This duck-billed dinosaur was discovered in Transylvania.
Tenontosaurus
This long-tailed herbivore was hunted by Deinonychus.
This long-tailed herbivore was hunted by Deinonychus.
Thecodontosaurus
The first prosauropod ever to be discovered.
The first prosauropod ever to be discovered.
Therizinosaurus
What did Little Orphan Annie say when she saw this dinosaur? "Reaping lizards!"
What did Little Orphan Annie say when she saw this dinosaur? "Reaping lizards!"
Thescelosaurus
Did paleontologists find this dinosaur's mummified heart?
Did paleontologists find this dinosaur's mummified heart?
Titanosaurus
This titanic herbivore may--or may not--have been a unique member of its genus.
This titanic herbivore may--or may not--have been a unique member of its genus.
Torosaurus
This horned, frilled herbivore was a close cousin of Triceratops.
This horned, frilled herbivore was a close cousin of Triceratops.
Triceratops
The famous three-horned plant-eater.
The famous three-horned plant-eater.
Tuojiangosaurus
One of the most well-known Chinese stegosaurs.
One of the most well-known Chinese stegosaurs.
Tylocephale
The tallest-domed of all the pachycephalosaurs.
The tallest-domed of all the pachycephalosaurs.
Vulcanodon
An early sauropod of the Jurassic period.
An early sauropod of the Jurassic period.
Wannanosaurus
Probably the smallest of all the bone-headed dinosaurs.
Probably the smallest of all the bone-headed dinosaurs.
Wuerhosaurus
Could this have been the last of the stegosaurs?
Could this have been the last of the stegosaurs?
Yamaceratops
No, it didn't have a sweet potato for a head.
No, it didn't have a sweet potato for a head.
Zalmoxes
A strange-looking ornithopod from Romania.
A strange-looking ornithopod from Romania.
Zuniceratops
This horned dinosaur was discovered by an eight-year-old boy.
This horned dinosaur was discovered by an eight-year-old boy.