About Ammosaurus fossils
Ammosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives.
All 3 finds on the map are in Canada.
The rock formation with the most finds is called McCoy Brook, with 3. The rocks are 201.4 to 199.5 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ammosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 199.5youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Ammosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Ammosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ammosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| McCoy Brook | 3 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Ammosaurus
Where was Ammosaurus found?
Ammosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the McCoy Brook (3).
How old are Ammosaurus fossils?
Finds of Ammosaurus on this map date from 201.4 to 199.5 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Ammosaurus 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.