About Deltadromeus fossils
Deltadromeus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Deltadromeus agilis.
The 6 finds on the map come from 3 countries. Egypt has the most, with 4 (67%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Baharîje, with 4. The rocks are 100.5 to 93.9 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Deltadromeus on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 3countries
- 100.5oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Deltadromeus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 4 | 67% |
| Algeria | 1 | 17% |
| Morocco | 1 | 17% |
Rock formations that produced Deltadromeus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Deltadromeus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Baharîje | 4 |
| Gara Sbaa | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Egypt
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Spinosaurus (44)
- Erectopus (8)
- Aegyptosaurus (7)
- Bahariasaurus (5)
More to explore
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Questions about Deltadromeus
Where was Deltadromeus found?
Deltadromeus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. Most of the 6 finds on this map (4) are from Egypt. The rock formation with the most finds is the Baharîje (4).
How old are Deltadromeus fossils?
Finds of Deltadromeus on this map date from 100.5 to 93.9 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 Deltadromeus 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.