About Baurutitan fossils
Baurutitan is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Baurutitan britoi.
All 4 finds on the map are in Brazil.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Serra da Galga, with 4. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Baurutitan on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Baurutitan fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Baurutitan
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Baurutitan finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Serra da Galga | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in Brazil
- Deinonychus (47)
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Guaibasaurus (3)
- Ibirania (3)
- Maxakalisaurus (3)
- Pampadromaeus (3)
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 Baurutitan
Where was Baurutitan found?
Baurutitan fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Brazil. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from Brazil. The rock formation with the most finds is the Serra da Galga (4).
How old are Baurutitan fossils?
Finds of Baurutitan on this map date from 72.2 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 Baurutitan 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.