About Arcovenator fossils
Arcovenator is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Arcovenator escotae.
The 6 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Spain has the most, with 4 (67%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Argiles rutilantes, with 1. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Arcovenator on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
20% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Arcovenator fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4 | 67% |
| France | 2 | 33% |
Rock formations that produced Arcovenator
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Arcovenator finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Argiles rutilantes | 1 |
| Sedano | 1 |
| Sierra Perenchiza | 1 |
| Vegas de Matute | 1 |
| Vitoria | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Spain
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Camptosaurus (42)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
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 Arcovenator
Where was Arcovenator found?
Arcovenator fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Spain and France. Most of the 6 finds on this map (4) are from Spain. The rock formation with the most finds is the Argiles rutilantes (1).
How old are Arcovenator fossils?
Finds of Arcovenator 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 Arcovenator 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.