About Cryolophosaurus fossils
Cryolophosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Cryolophosaurus ellioti.
All 1 find on the map are in Antarctica.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Hanson, with 1. The rocks are 199.5 to 184.2 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
- 1find
- 1country
- 199.5oldest, million years ago
- 184.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Cryolophosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Cryolophosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Cryolophosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Hanson | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Antarctica
- Antarctopelta (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Cryolophosaurus
Where was Cryolophosaurus found?
Cryolophosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Antarctica. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from Antarctica. The rock formation with the most finds is the Hanson (1).
How old are Cryolophosaurus fossils?
Finds of Cryolophosaurus on this map date from 199.5 to 184.2 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 Cryolophosaurus 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.