Proceratosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that originated from Middle Jurassic Europe. Originally thought to be related to Ceratosaurus and later discovered to be a primitive tyrannosaur, Proceratosaurus is a relatively small carnivore, around the same size as Deinonychus. It has a slender body and a characteristic crest down its snout. Proceratosaurus is a sociable dinosaur which typically stays in small groups of three to ten. Despite their small size, they are dangerous to hadrosaurs and other docile herbivores and will fight with other small carnivores. They can live together with armoured herbivores and sauropods.
For much of its history, Proceratosaurus was reconstructed with a horn, but DNA reconstruction revealed this was actually an elaborate crest formed from the premaxilla nasal bones. This crest is most likely used for display purposes. The breakthrough study of Proceratosaurus lead to the formation of the Proceratosauridae family, basal relatives of tyrannosaurs that would eventually dominate the Late Cretaceous. There are several other Proceratosauridae, including Yutyrannus, Sinotyrannus, and Kileskus. All genus in this family have crests, ranging from the large impressive crests of Kileskus and Guanlong, to the smaller horns and bumps of Yutyrannus.
ABILITIES
Can go without food or water for up to a week without noticeable effect. The Proceratosaurus has excellent hearing and outstanding sense of smell.
HABITAT
Proceratosaurus itself is currently the oldest known tyrannosaur, as a predator it follows prey, but prefers temperate climates.
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Proceratosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that originated from Middle Jurassic Europe. Originally thought to be related to Ceratosaurus and later discovered to be a primitive tyrannosaur, Proceratosaurus is a relatively small carnivore, around the same size as Deinonychus. It has a slender body and a characteristic crest down its snout. Proceratosaurus is a sociable dinosaur which typically stays in small groups of three to ten. Despite their small size, they are dangerous to hadrosaurs and other docile herbivores and will fight with other small carnivores. They can live together with armoured herbivores and sauropods.
For much of its history, Proceratosaurus was reconstructed with a horn, but DNA reconstruction revealed this was actually an elaborate crest formed from the premaxilla nasal bones. This crest is most likely used for display purposes. The breakthrough study of Proceratosaurus lead to the formation of the Proceratosauridae family, basal relatives of tyrannosaurs that would eventually dominate the Late Cretaceous. There are several other Proceratosauridae, including Yutyrannus, Sinotyrannus, and Kileskus. All genus in this family have crests, ranging from the large impressive crests of Kileskus and Guanlong, to the smaller horns and bumps of Yutyrannus.
ABILITIES
Can go without food or water for up to a week without noticeable effect. The Proceratosaurus has excellent hearing and outstanding sense of smell.
HABITAT
Proceratosaurus itself is currently the oldest known tyrannosaur, as a predator it follows prey, but prefers temperate climates.