About Alioramus fossils
Alioramus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Alioramus remotus and Alioramus sinensis.
The 3 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Mongolia has the most, with 2 (67%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Beds of Nogon Tsav, with 1. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurids. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Alioramus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 2countries
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
30% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Alioramus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 2 | 67% |
| China | 1 | 33% |
Rock formations that produced Alioramus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Alioramus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Beds of Nogon Tsav | 1 |
| Nemegt | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Velociraptor (20)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
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 Alioramus
Where was Alioramus found?
Alioramus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia and China. Most of the 3 finds on this map (2) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Beds of Nogon Tsav (1).
How old are Alioramus fossils?
Finds of Alioramus on this map date from 72.2 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 Alioramus 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.