About Brachiosaurus fossils
Brachiosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Brachiosaurus altithorax.
The 20 finds on the map come from 4 countries. The United States has the most, with 16 (80%). Within the United States the most finds are in Colorado (8), Wyoming (5), Utah (2) and Oklahoma (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Morrison, with 16. The rocks are 157.9 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Sauropod dinosaur genus from the late Jurassic Period. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 20finds
- 4countries
- 157.9oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Brachiosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 16 | 80% |
| Tanzania | 2 | 10% |
| Germany | 1 | 5% |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 5% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Brachiosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Brachiosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Morrison | 16 |
| Tendaguru | 2 |
| Kadzi | 1 |
| Süntel | 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 Brachiosaurus
Where was Brachiosaurus found?
Brachiosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States, Tanzania, Germany and Zimbabwe. Most of the 20 finds on this map (16) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Morrison (16).
How old are Brachiosaurus fossils?
Finds of Brachiosaurus 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 Brachiosaurus 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.