About Cedarosaurus fossils
Cedarosaurus (Cedarosaurus ("Cedar lizard" - named after the [[w:Cedar Mountain Formation) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Cedarosaurus weiskopfae.
All 3 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in Utah (2) and Texas (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Cedar Mountain, with 2. The rocks are 137.1 to 110.1 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Cedarosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 137.1oldest, million years ago
- 110.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Cedarosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 100% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Cedarosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Cedarosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Cedar Mountain | 2 |
| Paluxy | 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 Cedarosaurus
Where was Cedarosaurus found?
Cedarosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Cedar Mountain (2).
How old are Cedarosaurus fossils?
Finds of Cedarosaurus on this map date from 137.1 to 110.1 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 Cedarosaurus 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.