About Barilium fossils
Barilium is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Barilium dawsoni.
All 5 finds on the map are in United Kingdom. In the UK the most finds are in West Sussex (3) and East Sussex (2).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Wadhurst Clay, with 2. The rocks are 137.1 to 121.4 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Barilium on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 1country
- 137.1oldest, million years ago
- 121.4youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Barilium fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5 | 100% |
UK counties
- West Sussex (3)
- East Sussex (2)
Rock formations that produced Barilium
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Barilium finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Wadhurst Clay | 2 |
| Tunbridge Wells Sand | 1 |
| Weald Clay | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Scelidosaurus (13)
- Baryonyx (12)
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 Barilium
Where was Barilium found?
Barilium fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom. Most of the 5 finds on this map (5) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Wadhurst Clay (2).
How old are Barilium fossils?
Finds of Barilium on this map date from 137.1 to 121.4 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 Barilium 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.