Genus
Valid Extinct

Stenopelix

Meyer 1857

Stenopelix is a genus of basal ceratopsian from the Early Cretaceous of Germany. The genus is based on a partial skeleton lacking the skull, and its classification is based on characteristics of the hips.

Temporal range
Triassic
Jurassic
Cretaceous
Paleogene
Neogene
252 201 145 66 0 Ma
PBDB occurrences
1
Group
Dinosaures
Herbivore Ground dwelling Terrestrial
Stenopelix
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Ornithischian dinosaur Stenopelix valdensis Meyer, 1857, holotype (GZG 741/2, formerly GPI Gö 741−2), from the Obernkirchen Sandstone (Early Cretaceous: Berriasian), near Bückeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. A. Large sandstone slab. B. Interpretative outline drawing of large latex cast (prepared from large sandstone slab), showing majority of postcranial skeleton in dorsal view. C. Small sandstone slab. D. Interpretative outline drawing of small la− tex cast (prepared from small sandstone slab), showing sacrum and caudals, pelvic region and partial hindlimbs in ventral view. For clarity elements in and around the sacral region have not been labelled—these areas are shown in greater detail in Fig. 3. Roman numerals II–IV correspond to respective digits. Abbreviations: mt, metatarsals; f, femur; ?, unidentified element. © Richard J. Butler and Robert M. Sullivan · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia
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Classification
Dinosauria Unranked clade
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Ornithischia Unranked clade
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Neornithischia Unranked clade
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Pyrodontia Unranked clade
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Cerapoda Unranked clade
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Marginocephalia Unranked clade
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Ceratopsia Suborder
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Chaoyangsauridae Family
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Stenopelix Genus
Measurements
Length
1,15 m ⓘ
Stenopelix valdensis
1,5 m ⓘ
Mass
8,5 kg ⓘ
Stenopelix valdensis
Fossil sites 1 geolocated sites
Distribution
Top countries
🇩🇪 Germany
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Geological formations
Bückeberg
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Temporal distribution
Berriasian (143.1–137.05 Ma)
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Species (1)
Stenopelix valdensis 139 Ma
Images 1
Bibliography
Original description
H. v. Meyer. 1857. Beiträge zur näheren Kenntniss fossiler Reptilien [Contributions to the detailed knowledge of fossil reptiles]. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Geognosie, Geologie und Petrefakten-Kunde 1857:532-543
Bibliography (1)
H. v. Meyer. 1857. Beiträge zur näheren Kenntniss fossiler Reptilien [Contributions to the detailed knowledge of fossil reptiles]. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Geognosie, Geologie und Petrefakten-Kunde 1857:532-543