Dinosaur Species
Dinosaur Species is a structured science dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Dinosaur, Period, Diet. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- Various
- Data updated
- Mar 6, 2026
Included fields: Dinosaur, Period, Diet, Size, Known For.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Period groups
- 12 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
- Diet groups
- 5 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Dinosaur, Period, and Diet across science entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Dinosaur↕ | Period↕ | Diet↕ | Size↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tyrannosaurus Rex | Late Cretaceous (68-66 MYA) | Carnivore | 40ft long, 12ft tall | King of dinosaurs, tiny arms meme, strongest bite ever, Jurassic Park star, apex predator |
Velociraptor | Late Cretaceous (75-71 MYA) | Carnivore | 6ft long (turkey-sized!) | Jurassic Park made them huge (actually tiny), feathered, pack hunters, smart raptors |
Triceratops | Late Cretaceous (68-66 MYA) | Herbivore | 30ft long | Three horns and frill, T-Rex rival, one of last dinosaurs, most recognizable herbivore |
Brachiosaurus | Late Jurassic (154-150 MYA) | Herbivore | 85ft long, 40ft tall | Giraffe-like neck, Jurassic Park first dinosaur reveal scene, gentle giant, tree-top browser |
Stegosaurus | Late Jurassic (155-150 MYA) | Herbivore | 30ft long | Back plates and tail spikes (thagomizer), brain the size of a walnut myth, iconic silhouette |
Spinosaurus | Late Cretaceous (112-93 MYA) | Piscivore/Carnivore | 50ft+ long | Largest carnivorous dinosaur ever, sail on back, semi-aquatic, Jurassic Park III villain, bigger than T-Rex |
Pteranodon | Late Cretaceous (86-84 MYA) | Piscivore | 20ft wingspan | Not actually a dinosaur (pterosaur), flying reptile, toothless beak, Jurassic Park flyers |
Ankylosaurus | Late Cretaceous (68-66 MYA) | Herbivore | 20-26ft long | Living tank, armored body, club tail, nearly indestructible, T-Rex's nightmare opponent |
Diplodocus | Late Jurassic (154-152 MYA) | Herbivore | 85ft long | Incredibly long neck and whip tail, London Natural History Museum cast (Dippy), sauropod icon |
Parasaurolophus | Late Cretaceous (76-73 MYA) | Herbivore | 31ft long | Distinctive head crest (used as trumpet?), duck-billed dinosaur, could walk on two or four legs |
Allosaurus | Late Jurassic (155-150 MYA) | Carnivore | 28-32ft long | Jurassic period's top predator, before T-Rex existed, more agile than rex, Big Al specimen |
Mosasaurus | Late Cretaceous (82-66 MYA) | Carnivore | 40-50ft long | Not a dinosaur (marine reptile), Jurassic World pool scene, ocean apex predator, ate sharks |
Pachycephalosaurus | Late Cretaceous (70-66 MYA) | Herbivore | 15ft long | Thick skull dome for head-butting (debated), hard-headed literally, bipedal plant eater |
Archaeopteryx | Late Jurassic (150 MYA) | Insectivore/Carnivore | 1.5ft long | Transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds, feathered, evolution proof, first bird debate |
Carnotaurus | Late Cretaceous (72-69 MYA) | Carnivore | 25ft long | Horned face, tiny arms that make T-Rex look buff, incredibly fast runner, Jurassic World villain |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Dinosaur Species organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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