Dinosaur fossils in Malawi
The Paleobiology Database records 22 non-avian dinosaur finds in Malawi, from 2 genera. The oldest is Malawisaurus dixeyi from the Aptian age, about 121.4 million years old. The youngest is Malawisaurus dixeyi from the Aptian age, as young as about 113.2 million years. Ages are the range the database gives for the rocks, so a find can be tens of millions of years across.
- 22finds
- 2genera
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 113.2youngest, million years ago
It ranks 44th of 93 countries on the map by number of finds. The most recorded dinosaurs are Malawisaurus (8) and Karongasaurus (2). The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Beds, with 22.
Which dinosaurs were found in Malawi?
The genera with the most finds here:
| Dinosaur | Finds |
|---|---|
| Malawisaurus | 8 |
| Karongasaurus | 2 |
Rock formations with dinosaur finds in Malawi
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Beds | 22 |
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