Stegosaurus Coloring Page with Spiked Tail

This free Stegosaurus coloring page is a nice choice when you want a recognizable dinosaur with large, satisfying shapes. The printable PDF works for a family table, a lesson station, or an adult coloring break.

What we know about Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus lived in western North America during the late Jurassic, roughly 155 to 150 million years ago. It was a plant-eating dinosaur with a small head, a low body, tall back plates, and four long spikes at the end of its tail. Adults were commonly around 7 to 9 meters long, though estimates vary among species and specimens.

• The plates were made of bone and stood upright along the back.
• Fossils have been found in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and other parts of the Morrison Formation.
• Stegosaurus lived millions of years before Tyrannosaurus rex.

Coloring and printing tips

• Print at 100% on US Letter, or choose fit to page or shrink to fit for A4.
• Colored pencils are useful for plate patterns and plant texture; crayons are quick for the open hillside.
• Use plain 65-90 lb paper or 90-160 gsm. Choose cardstock if you plan to use markers.
• Try warm orange plates, cool blue-gray body tones, and a green or golden background.

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