About Aeolosaurus fossils
Aeolosaurus (Aeolosaurus ("Aeolus' lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 2 species of it: Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis and Aeolosaurus rionegrinus.
The 6 finds on the map come from 3 countries. Argentina has the most, with 3 (50%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Allen, with 1. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of Cretaceous titanosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Aeolosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 3countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Aeolosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 50% |
| Brazil | 2 | 33% |
| Uruguay | 1 | 17% |
Rock formations that produced Aeolosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Aeolosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Allen | 1 |
| Angostura Colorada | 1 |
| Asencio | 1 |
| Lago Colhué Huapi | 1 |
| Marília | 1 |
| Serra da Galga | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
- Bonapartenykus (3)
More to explore
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Questions about Aeolosaurus
Where was Aeolosaurus found?
Aeolosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Most of the 6 finds on this map (3) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Allen (1).
How old are Aeolosaurus fossils?
Finds of Aeolosaurus on this map date from 83.6 to 66 million years ago, which is the Cretaceous period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Aeolosaurus fossils near me?
Open the map and press Near me to list the nearest dinosaur finds and the most notable dinosaurs found around you. Remember that a dot shows where scientists recorded a find, not where you can dig: many fossil sites are on private or protected land, so check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.