About Daspletosaurus fossils
Daspletosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 3 species of it: Daspletosaurus horneri, Daspletosaurus torosus and Daspletosaurus wilsoni.
The 21 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 11 (52%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (8), New Mexico (2) and Wyoming (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Two Medicine, with 7. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of tyrannosaurs (Tyrannosauroidea). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 21finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Daspletosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 52% |
| Canada | 10 | 48% |
US states
- Montana (8)
- New Mexico (2)
- Wyoming (1)
Rock formations that produced Daspletosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Daspletosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Two Medicine | 7 |
| Dinosaur Park | 5 |
| Oldman | 5 |
| Judith River | 1 |
| Kirtland | 1 |
| Mesaverde | 1 |
| Ojo Alamo | 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 Daspletosaurus
Where was Daspletosaurus found?
Daspletosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Canada. Most of the 21 finds on this map (11) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Two Medicine (7).
How old are Daspletosaurus fossils?
Finds of Daspletosaurus 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 Daspletosaurus 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.