About Dromaeosaurus fossils
Dromaeosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Dromaeosaurus albertensis and Dromaeosaurus explanatus.
The 48 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Canada has the most, with 27 (56%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (6), Wyoming (5), Alaska (4), Colorado (2) and 1 more.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 15. The rocks are 110.1 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Dromaeosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 48finds
- 4countries
- 110.1oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Dromaeosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 27 | 56% |
| United States | 19 | 40% |
| Russia | 1 | 2% |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 2% |
US states
- Montana (6)
- Wyoming (5)
- Alaska (4)
- Colorado (2)
- South Dakota (2)
Rock formations that produced Dromaeosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Dromaeosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 15 |
| Oldman | 9 |
| Judith River | 4 |
| Ferris | 3 |
| Hell Creek | 3 |
| Prince Creek | 3 |
| Lance | 2 |
| Denver | 1 |
| Foremost | 1 |
| Frenchman | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Stegoceras (46)
More to explore
Before you go fossil hunting. A dot shows where a find was recorded, not where you may dig. Many fossil sites are on private or protected land and collecting rules differ by country. Check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.
Questions about Dromaeosaurus
Where was Dromaeosaurus found?
Dromaeosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada, United States, Russia and Uzbekistan. Most of the 48 finds on this map (27) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (15).
How old are Dromaeosaurus fossils?
Finds of Dromaeosaurus on this map date from 110.1 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 Dromaeosaurus 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.