Ceratosaurus vs KentrosaurusSee Who Wins

In the left corner, we have the fierce and formidable Ceratosaurus, known for its powerful jaws and horns. In the right corner stands the armor-plated Kentrosaurus, ready to defend with its spiked tail and robust frame. The clash of the titans awaits!
Contender 1: Ceratosaurus
Fun Fact:
Contender 2: Kentrosaurus
The Kentrosaurus, also known as the "Kentrosaurus aethiopicus," was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period. It was characterized by its long, sharp spikes that ran along its back and tail, providing protection against predators. This dinosaur had a small head, a bulky body, and stood on four sturdy legs.
Fun Fact: The Kentrosaurus had one of the longest tails compared to its body size of any known dinosaur, with the tail alone making up about half of its total length.
Matchup Stats
Ceratosaurus | Kentrosaurus | |
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Size | Around 20 feet (6 meters) | About 14 feet in length (4.3 meters) |
Weight | Around 1,000 lbs (450 kg) | Around 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms) |
Speed | 20-25mph (32-40km/h) | 15-20 mph (24-32 km/h) |
Key Strength | Powerful hind legs for hunting | Tail spikes for defense |
Biggest Weakness | Short arms compared to other theropods | Small head and body size |
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Scientific Stats
Ceratosaurus | Kentrosaurus | |
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Scientific Name | Ceratosaurus | Kentrosaurus aethiopicus |
Family | Ceratosauridae | Stegosauridae |
Habitat | Forests near rivers | Land |
Geography | North America, Europe, possibly Africa | Africa |
Diet | Carnivorous | Herbivorous |
Lifespan | 20 years - 30 years | 20 years - 30 years |
Key Differences between Ceratosaurus and Kentrosaurus
- Size: Ceratosaurus typically measured around 20 feet in length, whereas Kentrosaurus was about 15 feet long.
- Head Features: Ceratosaurus had a prominent nasal horn and two smaller horns above its eyes, while Kentrosaurus had a small, narrow head with no horns.
- Mouth: Ceratosaurus had sharp, serrated teeth for eating meat, whereas Kentrosaurus had a beak for cropping vegetation.
- Skin: Ceratosaurus had smooth, scaly skin, while Kentrosaurus possessed bony plates and spikes along its back and tail.
- Limbs: Ceratosaurus walked on two powerful hind legs, whereas Kentrosaurus was quadrupedal with shorter front limbs.
- Tail: Ceratosaurus had a long, muscular tail, while Kentrosaurus had a tail with spikes arranged in pairs.