Like more derived rubidgeines, Dinogorgon had a number of bosses on its skull, likely to reduce the stresses caused by struggling prey. Its snout was deep but narrow, similar to Aelurognathus, but narrower than Rubidgea and Clelandina.
Dinogorgon's skull structure, with boss-like features, suggests a strategy for managing stress during struggles with prey.  Its snout was deep and narrow, comparable to Aelurognathus, yet narrower than Rubidgea and Clelandina.