About Alectrosaurus fossils
Alectrosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Alectrosaurus olseni.
The 19 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Uzbekistan has the most, with 13 (68%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Bissekty, with 10. The rocks are 100.5 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Alectrosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 19finds
- 4countries
- 100.5oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Alectrosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 13 | 68% |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 16% |
| China | 2 | 11% |
| Tajikistan | 1 | 5% |
Rock formations that produced Alectrosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Alectrosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Bissekty | 10 |
| Iren Dabasu | 2 |
| Khodzhakul | 2 |
| Bostobe | 1 |
| Dabrazhin | 1 |
| Dzharakuduk | 1 |
| Yalovach | 1 |
| Zhirkindek | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Uzbekistan
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Pectinodon (9)
- Asiaceratops (8)
- Saurornithoides (8)
- Caenagnathasia (7)
- Turanoceratops (6)
- Urbacodon (6)
More to explore
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.
Questions about Alectrosaurus
Where was Alectrosaurus found?
Alectrosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China and Tajikistan. Most of the 19 finds on this map (13) are from Uzbekistan. The rock formation with the most finds is the Bissekty (10).
How old are Alectrosaurus fossils?
Finds of Alectrosaurus on this map date from 100.5 to 72.2 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 Alectrosaurus 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.