About Dacentrurus fossils
Dacentrurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 2 species of it: Dacentrurus armatus and Miragaia longispinus.
The 31 finds on the map come from 5 countries. Portugal has the most, with 12 (39%). The US finds are all in Wyoming. The UK finds are all in Wiltshire.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Villar del Arzobispo, with 11. The rocks are 154.8 to 121.4 million years ago, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Dacentrurus on Wikipedia.
- 31finds
- 5countries
- 154.8oldest, million years ago
- 121.4youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Dacentrurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 12 | 39% |
| Spain | 12 | 39% |
| France | 4 | 13% |
| United States | 2 | 6% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3% |
US states
- Wyoming (2)
UK counties
- Wiltshire (1)
Rock formations that produced Dacentrurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Dacentrurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Villar del Arzobispo | 11 |
| Lourinhã | 6 |
| Alcobaça | 2 |
| Argiles d'Octeville | 2 |
| Freixial | 2 |
| Morrison | 2 |
| Kimmeridge Clay | 1 |
| Piedrahita de Muñó | 1 |
| Praia da Amoreira-Porto Novo | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Portugal
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Ceratosaurus (29)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Dryosaurus (24)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
More to explore
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Questions about Dacentrurus
Where was Dacentrurus found?
Dacentrurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Portugal, Spain, France and United States and 1 more. Most of the 31 finds on this map (12) are from Portugal. The rock formation with the most finds is the Villar del Arzobispo (11).
How old are Dacentrurus fossils?
Finds of Dacentrurus on this map date from 154.8 to 121.4 million years ago, which is the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Dacentrurus 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.