About Barosaurus fossils
Barosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Barosaurus lentus.
The 19 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 18 (95%). Within the United States the most finds are in Wyoming (9), Utah (5), Colorado (2) and South Dakota (2).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Morrison, with 18. The rocks are 157.9 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Extinct species of sauropod dinosaurs (Sauropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 19finds
- 2countries
- 157.9oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Barosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 18 | 95% |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 5% |
US states
- Wyoming (9)
- Utah (5)
- Colorado (2)
- South Dakota (2)
Rock formations that produced Barosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Barosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Morrison | 18 |
| Kadzi | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
More to explore
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Questions about Barosaurus
Where was Barosaurus found?
Barosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Zimbabwe. Most of the 19 finds on this map (18) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Morrison (18).
How old are Barosaurus fossils?
Finds of Barosaurus on this map date from 157.9 to 143.1 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Barosaurus 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.