About Dilophosaurus fossils
Dilophosaurus (dilophosaur) is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Dilophosaurus wetherilli.
The 14 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 13 (93%). Within the United States the most finds are in Arizona (12) and Utah (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Kayenta, with 13. The rocks are 201.4 to 184.2 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Dilophosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 14finds
- 2countries
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 184.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Dilophosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 13 | 93% |
| India | 1 | 7% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Dilophosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Dilophosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Kayenta | 13 |
| Dharmaram | 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 Dilophosaurus
Where was Dilophosaurus found?
Dilophosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and India. Most of the 14 finds on this map (13) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Kayenta (13).
How old are Dilophosaurus fossils?
Finds of Dilophosaurus on this map date from 201.4 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 Dilophosaurus 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.