Dinosaur fossils in Algeria
The Paleobiology Database records 61 non-avian dinosaur finds in Algeria, from 5 genera. The oldest is Chebsaurus algeriensis from the Callovian age, about 165.3 million years old. The youngest is Carcharodontosaurus saharicus from the Cenomanian age, as young as about 93.9 million years. Ages are the range the database gives for the rocks, so a find can be tens of millions of years across.
- 61finds
- 5genera
- 165.3oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
It ranks 34th of 93 countries on the map by number of finds. The most recorded dinosaurs are Carcharodontosaurus (12), Spinosaurus (5) and Chebsaurus (1). The rock formation with the most finds is called Continental Intercalaire, with 26.
Which dinosaurs were found in Algeria?
The genera with the most finds here:
| Dinosaur | Finds |
|---|---|
| Carcharodontosaurus | 12 |
| Spinosaurus | 5 |
| Chebsaurus | 1 |
| Deltadromeus | 1 |
| Paralititan | 1 |
Rock formations with dinosaur finds in Algeria
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Continental Intercalaire | 26 |
| Gara Samani | 4 |
| Aïssa | 3 |
| Grès rouges | 3 |
| Tiloula | 2 |
| Lower Clay-Sandstone | 1 |
| Taouratine | 1 |
| Upper Clay | 1 |
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