Cedarpelta is an extinct genus of herbivorous basal ankylosaurid ankylosaur, based on material recovered from the Lower Cretaceous of North America. The type species is Cedarpelta bilbeyhallorum.
Discovery and Naming[]
The holotype (CEUM 12360) was discovered by Evan Hall and Sue Ann Bilbey at the Price River in Utah. In 2001, it was described as a new species of ankylosaur. The generic name combines Cedar Mountain Formation and Pelta, while the specific name is named after Evan Hall and Sue Ann Bilbey.
Description[]
Carepnter originally gave Cedarpelta an estimated length of 7.5-8.5 meters (24.6-27.9 ft). However, Gregory S. Paul gave a lower estimate of 7 meters(23 ft) and a weight of 5 tons (11,023 lbs). It shows basal and derived traits. The skull length is estimated to have been 60 centimeters (24 in).
Classification[]
It is classified as a member of ankylosauridae.
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