About Compsognathus fossils
Compsognathus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Compsognathus longipes.
The 4 finds on the map come from 3 countries. France has the most, with 2 (50%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Alcobaça, with 1. The rocks are 154.8 to 145.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of Jurassic theropods. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Compsognathus on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 3countries
- 154.8oldest, million years ago
- 145.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Compsognathus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 50% |
| Germany | 1 | 25% |
| Portugal | 1 | 25% |
Rock formations that produced Compsognathus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Compsognathus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Alcobaça | 1 |
| Painten | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in France
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
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 Compsognathus
Where was Compsognathus found?
Compsognathus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from France, Germany and Portugal. Most of the 4 finds on this map (2) are from France. The rock formation with the most finds is the Alcobaça (1).
How old are Compsognathus fossils?
Finds of Compsognathus on this map date from 154.8 to 145.1 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 Compsognathus 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.