About Eucnemesaurus fossils
Eucnemesaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 2 species of it: Eucnemesaurus entaxonis and Eucnemesaurus fortis.
All 4 finds on the map are in South Africa.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Elliot, with 4. The rocks are 227.3 to 201.4 million years ago, in the Triassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Eucnemesaurus on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 227.3oldest, million years ago
- 201.4youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Eucnemesaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Eucnemesaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Eucnemesaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Elliot | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in South Africa
- Massospondylus (80)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Syntarsus (11)
- Lesothosaurus (9)
- Melanorosaurus (9)
- Megapnosaurus (8)
- Heterodontosaurus (7)
- Lycorhinus (5)
More to explore
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Questions about Eucnemesaurus
Where was Eucnemesaurus found?
Eucnemesaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from South Africa. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from South Africa. The rock formation with the most finds is the Elliot (4).
How old are Eucnemesaurus fossils?
Finds of Eucnemesaurus on this map date from 227.3 to 201.4 million years ago, which is the Triassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Eucnemesaurus 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.