About Elmisaurus fossils
Elmisaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Elmisaurus rarus.
All 4 finds on the map are in Mongolia.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Nemegt, with 4. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Elmisaurus on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Elmisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Elmisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Elmisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Nemegt | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Velociraptor (20)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
More to explore
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Questions about Elmisaurus
Where was Elmisaurus found?
Elmisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Nemegt (4).
How old are Elmisaurus fossils?
Finds of Elmisaurus on this map date from 72.2 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 Elmisaurus 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.