About Australovenator fossils
Australovenator is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Australovenator wintonensis.
All 4 finds on the map are in Australia.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Winton, with 2. The rocks are 125.8 to 89.8 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
- 4finds
- 1country
- 125.8oldest, million years ago
- 89.8youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Australovenator fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Australovenator
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Australovenator finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Winton | 2 |
| "Wonthaggi" | 1 |
| Eumeralla | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Australia
- Atlascopcosaurus (7)
- Wintonotitan (7)
- Diamantinasaurus (6)
- Leaellynasaura (4)
- Fulgurotherium (3)
- Galleonosaurus (3)
- Muttaburrasaurus (3)
- Savannasaurus (3)
- Minmi (1)
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 Australovenator
Where was Australovenator found?
Australovenator fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Australia. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from Australia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Winton (2).
How old are Australovenator fossils?
Finds of Australovenator on this map date from 125.8 to 89.8 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 Australovenator 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.