About Archaeoceratops fossils
Archaeoceratops is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 2 species of it: Archaeoceratops oshimai and Archaeoceratops yujingziensis.
All 3 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Zhonggou, with 2. The rocks are 121.4 to 110.1 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Archaeoceratops on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 110.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Archaeoceratops fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Archaeoceratops
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Archaeoceratops finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Zhonggou | 2 |
| Xiagou | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
More to explore
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Questions about Archaeoceratops
Where was Archaeoceratops found?
Archaeoceratops fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Zhonggou (2).
How old are Archaeoceratops fossils?
Finds of Archaeoceratops on this map date from 121.4 to 110.1 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 Archaeoceratops 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.