About Diamantinasaurus fossils
Diamantinasaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Diamantinasaurus matildae.
All 6 finds on the map are in Australia.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Winton, with 6. The rocks are 100.5 to 89.8 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Diamantinasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 1country
- 100.5oldest, million years ago
- 89.8youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Diamantinasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Diamantinasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Diamantinasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Winton | 6 |
Other dinosaurs found in Australia
- Atlascopcosaurus (7)
- Wintonotitan (7)
- Australovenator (4)
- Leaellynasaura (4)
- Fulgurotherium (3)
- Galleonosaurus (3)
- Muttaburrasaurus (3)
- Savannasaurus (3)
- Minmi (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Diamantinasaurus
Where was Diamantinasaurus found?
Diamantinasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Australia. Most of the 6 finds on this map (6) are from Australia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Winton (6).
How old are Diamantinasaurus fossils?
Finds of Diamantinasaurus on this map date from 100.5 to 89.8 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 Diamantinasaurus 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.