About Bahariasaurus fossils
Bahariasaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Bahariasaurus ingens.
The 5 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Niger has the most, with 3 (60%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Baharîje, with 2. The rocks are 113.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Bahariasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 2countries
- 113.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Bahariasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | 3 | 60% |
| Egypt | 2 | 40% |
Rock formations that produced Bahariasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Bahariasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Baharîje | 2 |
| Dukamaje | 1 |
| Echkar | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Niger
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Spinosaurus (44)
- Ouranosaurus (8)
- Aegyptosaurus (7)
- Afrovenator (3)
- Nigersaurus (3)
- Spinostropheus (3)
- Jobaria (2)
- Suchomimus (2)
- Rugops (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Bahariasaurus
Where was Bahariasaurus found?
Bahariasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Niger and Egypt. Most of the 5 finds on this map (3) are from Niger. The rock formation with the most finds is the Baharîje (2).
How old are Bahariasaurus fossils?
Finds of Bahariasaurus on this map date from 113.2 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 Bahariasaurus 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.