About Citipes fossils
Citipes is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Citipes elegans.
The 12 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 11 (92%). The US finds are all in Montana.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 11. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptile (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Citipes on Wikipedia.
- 12finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Citipes fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 11 | 92% |
| United States | 1 | 8% |
US states
- Montana (1)
Rock formations that produced Citipes
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Citipes finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 11 |
| 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 Citipes
Where was Citipes found?
Citipes fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 12 finds on this map (11) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (11).
How old are Citipes fossils?
Finds of Citipes 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 Citipes 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.