Diabloceratops

devil horned face

• diablo · Spanish · devil
• keras · Greek · horn
• ops · Greek · face

The name combines the Spanish word "diablo" (devil) with the Greek "keras" (horn) and "ops" (face), giving "devil horned face". It refers to the two long, curved horns on the back of the frill, which resemble devil horns. The name was also a nod to the Spanish-language "diablo" in reference to the dinosaur's demonic look.

Named by

Kirkland and DeBlieux

Year named

2010

Period

Late Cretaceous

Stage

Campanian

Found in

Wahweap Formation, Utah, USA

A ceratopsid (centrosaurine) ceratopsian. The type species is Diabloceratops eatoni, named for Jeffrey Eaton.