Agujaceratops Tooth-Texas 001

Taxa: Agujaceratops sp.

Age: Cretaceous-Campanian

Geology: Aguja formation

Locality: Brewster County, Texas

Agujaceratops

Agujaceratops is a genus of ceratopsid dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 77 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in the Aguja Formation in Texas, from which its name is derived. This dinosaur is characterized by a large, bony frill at the back of its skull and prominent brow horns, similar to other ceratopsids like Triceratops. Agujaceratops was a herbivore, likely feeding on the diverse vegetation of its time. The genus was first described in 2006, and it provides important insights into the diversity and evolution of ceratopsid dinosaurs in North America.

Aguja formation

 The Aguja Formation is a geological formation located in the Big Bend region of West Texas, USA. It dates back to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 72 to 76 million years ago. The formation is notable for its rich fossil content, particularly dinosaur remains, including various species of hadrosaurs, ceratopsians, and theropods. It primarily consists of sedimentary rock, such as sandstone, mudstone, and shale, indicative of a diverse depositional environment ranging from coastal to fluvial settings. The Aguja Formation provides valuable insights into the ecosystems of North America during the Late Cretaceous.