About Baryonyx fossils
Baryonyx is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Baryonyx walkeri.
The 12 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Spain has the most, with 6 (50%). In the UK the most finds are in East Sussex (1), Isle of Wight (1), Kent (1) and Surrey (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Pinilla de los Moros, with 3. The rocks are 139.1 to 110.1 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of non-avian dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Baryonyx on Wikipedia.
- 12finds
- 4countries
- 139.1oldest, million years ago
- 110.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Baryonyx fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6 | 50% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 33% |
| Portugal | 1 | 8% |
| Tunisia | 1 | 8% |
UK counties
- East Sussex (1)
- Isle of Wight (1)
- Kent (1)
- Surrey (1)
Rock formations that produced Baryonyx
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Baryonyx finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Pinilla de los Moros | 3 |
| Weald Clay | 2 |
| Aïn el Guettar | 1 |
| El Castellar | 1 |
| Papo Seco | 1 |
| Wadhurst Clay | 1 |
| Wessex | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Spain
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Camptosaurus (42)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
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 Baryonyx
Where was Baryonyx found?
Baryonyx fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal and Tunisia. Most of the 12 finds on this map (6) are from Spain. The rock formation with the most finds is the Pinilla de los Moros (3).
How old are Baryonyx fossils?
Finds of Baryonyx on this map date from 139.1 to 110.1 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 Baryonyx 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.