Dinosaur fossils in Alabama
The Paleobiology Database records 18 non-avian dinosaur finds in Alabama, from 4 genera. The oldest is Lophorhothon atopus from the Late Santonian age, about 85.7 million years old. The youngest is Appalachiosaurus montgomeriensis from the Middle Campanian age, as young as about 72.2 million years. Ages are the range the database gives for the rocks, so a find can be tens of millions of years across.
- 18finds
- 4genera
- 85.7oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, million years ago
It ranks 17th of 36 US states on the map by number of finds, with 0% of the finds in the United States. The most recorded dinosaurs are Appalachiosaurus (2), Lophorhothon (2) and Eotrachodon (1). The rock formation with the most finds is called Mooreville Chalk, with 8.
Which dinosaurs were found in Alabama?
The genera with the most finds here:
| Dinosaur | Finds |
|---|---|
| Appalachiosaurus | 2 |
| Lophorhothon | 2 |
| Eotrachodon | 1 |
| Saurornitholestes | 1 |
Rock formations with dinosaur finds in Alabama
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Mooreville Chalk | 8 |
| Blufftown | 4 |
| Demopolis Chalk | 2 |
| Eutaw | 1 |
| Ripley | 1 |
Other US states to explore
- Wyoming (1,040)
- Montana (985)
- New Mexico (832)
- Utah (602)
- Colorado (484)
- Texas (448)
- North Dakota (237)
- Arizona (167)
- South Dakota (167)
- New Jersey (70)
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Before you go fossil hunting. A dot shows where a find was recorded, not where you may dig. Many fossil sites are on private or protected land and collecting rules differ by country. Check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.