Beasts of the Mesozoic Pentaceratops sternbergi
Beasts of the Mesozoic Pentaceratops sternbergi Manufacturer Information:
Pentaceratops sternbergi- 1/18th scale Dinosaur Action Figure
(Five-horned face)
"Five-horned face" is in reference to Pentaceratops' two long epijugal bones, plus to the two brow horns and nasal horn. Pentaceratops is known for having the longest frill of any ceratopsian and has the largest skull of any land vertebrate ever at over 10ft tall! This ceratopsian figure measures 16 in. long and has 20 points of articulation. Includes collectible trading card, unique background display insert and instruction sheet. Packaging features red-foil printing with package art by Shannon Beaumont.
Recommended for ages 15 and up.
Pentaceratops sternbergi Information:
Pentaceratops sternbergi is an extinct species of ceratopsid dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 75 million years ago. As previously mentioned, it was a herbivorous dinosaur and a member of the Ceratopsidae family, which includes well-known dinosaurs such as Triceratops.
The name "Pentaceratops" still refers to the five distinctive facial horns characteristic of ceratopsids, and the specific epithet "sternbergi" is in honor of Charles M. Sternberg, a renowned fossil collector and paleontologist who contributed significantly to our understanding of dinosaurs.
Fossil remains of Pentaceratops sternbergi have been discovered in North America, particularly in the states of New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. As with other dinosaur species, scientists have studied these fossils to gain insights into its anatomy, behavior, and ecological role in the ancient ecosystem.
Hand Painted. Product Material: PVC
Product Code: #62852by Beasts of the Mesozoic
