What is brachioceratops?

Brachioceratops, also known as "short-horned ceratops", is a genus of herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 80 million years ago. It was discovered in the Wahweap Formation of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, USA.

It was a relatively small ceratopsian, with a length of about 3-4 meters (10-13 feet) and a weight of around 400-500 kg (880-1100 lbs). It had a short nasal horn and a pair of small brow horns above its eyes. Its frill was short and broad, with small triangular fenestrae (holes) on the sides.

Brachioceratops was likely a fast and agile runner, with strong legs and a stiffened tail that could have been used for balance and maneuverability. Its diet probably consisted of low-lying vegetation such as ferns, cycads, and conifers.

There is only one known species of Brachioceratops, B. rarus, which means "rare short-horned face". Its name refers to the fact that it is one of the most unusual and distinct ceratopsians known to science.