👉 Tripterodon is a genus of large carnivorous dinosaurs from the late Cretaceous period, which lived in North America during the Late Cretaceous period (about 201-179 million years ago). It was one of the largest and most powerful predators, with an average body length of over 6 meters. Tripterodon is known for its distinctive head shape that resembles a trapezoid, as well as its large size and massive jaws.