About Elopteryx fossils
Elopteryx is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Elopteryx nopcsai.
All 3 finds on the map are in Romania.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Sînpetru, with 2. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Elopteryx on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Elopteryx fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Elopteryx
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Elopteryx finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Sînpetru | 2 |
| Râul Mare | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Romania
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- Telmatosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Magyarosaurus (11)
- Hypsilophodon (10)
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 Elopteryx
Where was Elopteryx found?
Elopteryx fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Romania. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Romania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Sînpetru (2).
How old are Elopteryx fossils?
Finds of Elopteryx 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 Elopteryx 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.