About Euhelopus fossils
Euhelopus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Euhelopus zdanskyi.
All 5 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Mengyin, with 2. The rocks are 143.1 to 100.5 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Euhelopus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 1country
- 143.1oldest, million years ago
- 100.5youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Euhelopus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 5 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Euhelopus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Euhelopus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Mengyin | 2 |
| Shahai | 1 |
| Yixian | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
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 Euhelopus
Where was Euhelopus found?
Euhelopus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 5 finds on this map (5) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Mengyin (2).
How old are Euhelopus fossils?
Finds of Euhelopus on this map date from 143.1 to 100.5 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 Euhelopus 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.