About Bactrosaurus fossils
Bactrosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Bactrosaurus johnsoni.
The 8 finds on the map come from 3 countries. China has the most, with 5 (63%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Iren Dabasu, with 4. The rocks are 93.9 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Bactrosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 3countries
- 93.9oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Bactrosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 5 | 63% |
| Mongolia | 2 | 25% |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 13% |
Rock formations that produced Bactrosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Bactrosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Iren Dabasu | 4 |
| Baynshire | 2 |
| Dabrazhin | 1 |
| Zouyun | 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 Bactrosaurus
Where was Bactrosaurus found?
Bactrosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Most of the 8 finds on this map (5) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Iren Dabasu (4).
How old are Bactrosaurus fossils?
Finds of Bactrosaurus on this map date from 93.9 to 72.2 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 Bactrosaurus 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.