About Caenagnathus fossils
Caenagnathus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Caenagnathus collinsi.
The 8 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 7 (88%). The US finds are all in South Dakota.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 7. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Caenagnathus on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Caenagnathus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 7 | 88% |
| United States | 1 | 13% |
US states
- South Dakota (1)
Rock formations that produced Caenagnathus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Caenagnathus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 7 |
| Hell Creek | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Caenagnathus
Where was Caenagnathus found?
Caenagnathus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 8 finds on this map (7) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (7).
How old are Caenagnathus fossils?
Finds of Caenagnathus on this map date from 83.6 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 Caenagnathus 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.