About Camarasaurus fossils
Camarasaurus (Camarasaurus ("chambered lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 5 species of it: Camarasaurus grandis, Camarasaurus lentus, Camarasaurus lewisi, Camarasaurus supremus and Morosaurus marchei.
The 138 finds on the map come from 4 countries. The United States has the most, with 134 (97%). Within the United States the most finds are in Wyoming (66), Colorado (38), Utah (16), New Mexico (4) and 4 more.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Morrison, with 134. The rocks are 161.5 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Camarasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 138finds
- 4countries
- 161.5oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Camarasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 134 | 97% |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 1% |
| Germany | 1 | 1% |
| Portugal | 1 | 1% |
US states
- Wyoming (66)
- Colorado (38)
- Utah (16)
- New Mexico (4)
- South Dakota (4)
- Montana (3)
- Oklahoma (2)
- Texas (1)
Rock formations that produced Camarasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Camarasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Morrison | 134 |
| Kadzi | 2 |
| Alcobaça | 1 |
| Süntel | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
More to explore
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Questions about Camarasaurus
Where was Camarasaurus found?
Camarasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States, Zimbabwe, Germany and Portugal. Most of the 138 finds on this map (134) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Morrison (134).
How old are Camarasaurus fossils?
Finds of Camarasaurus on this map date from 161.5 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 Camarasaurus 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.