About Carcharodontosaurus fossils
Carcharodontosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Carcharodontosaurus iguidensis and Carcharodontosaurus saharicus.
The 44 finds on the map come from 6 countries. Algeria has the most, with 12 (27%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Continental Intercalaire, with 9. The rocks are 143.1 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of carnivorous carcharodontosaurid dinosaur (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 44finds
- 6countries
- 143.1oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Carcharodontosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 12 | 27% |
| Morocco | 10 | 23% |
| Niger | 8 | 18% |
| Tunisia | 8 | 18% |
| Brazil | 3 | 7% |
| Egypt | 3 | 7% |
Rock formations that produced Carcharodontosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Carcharodontosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Continental Intercalaire | 9 |
| Ifezouane | 7 |
| Aïn el Guettar | 4 |
| Douiret | 3 |
| Echkar | 3 |
| Elrhaz | 3 |
| Alcântara | 2 |
| Baharîje | 2 |
| Douira | 1 |
| Gara Samani | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Algeria
- Spinosaurus (44)
- Deltadromeus (6)
More to explore
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Questions about Carcharodontosaurus
Where was Carcharodontosaurus found?
Carcharodontosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Algeria, Morocco, Niger and Tunisia and 2 more. Most of the 44 finds on this map (12) are from Algeria. The rock formation with the most finds is the Continental Intercalaire (9).
How old are Carcharodontosaurus fossils?
Finds of Carcharodontosaurus on this map date from 143.1 to 72.2 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 Carcharodontosaurus 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.