About Ceratosaurus fossils
Ceratosaurus (Ceratosaurus ("horned lizard")) is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Ceratosaurus nasicornis.
The 29 finds on the map come from 4 countries. The United States has the most, with 19 (66%). Within the United States the most finds are in Colorado (6), Wyoming (6), Utah (5) and Oklahoma (2).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Morrison, with 19. The rocks are 157.9 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of theropod dinosaur. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ceratosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 29finds
- 4countries
- 157.9oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Ceratosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 19 | 66% |
| Portugal | 5 | 17% |
| Tanzania | 3 | 10% |
| Uruguay | 2 | 7% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Ceratosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ceratosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Morrison | 19 |
| Lourinhã | 3 |
| Tendaguru | 3 |
| Tacuarembó | 2 |
| Alcobaça | 1 |
| Praia da Amoreira-Porto Novo | 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 Ceratosaurus
Where was Ceratosaurus found?
Ceratosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States, Portugal, Tanzania and Uruguay. Most of the 29 finds on this map (19) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Morrison (19).
How old are Ceratosaurus fossils?
Finds of Ceratosaurus 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 Ceratosaurus 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.