About Ferenceratops fossils
Ferenceratops is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Ferenceratops shqiperorum.
All 9 finds on the map are in Romania.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Densuș-Ciula, with 3. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of ceratopsian dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ferenceratops on Wikipedia.
- 9finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Ferenceratops fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 9 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Ferenceratops
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ferenceratops finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Densuș-Ciula | 3 |
| Sebeş | 2 |
| Sînpetru | 2 |
| Jibou | 1 |
| 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 Ferenceratops
Where was Ferenceratops found?
Ferenceratops fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Romania. Most of the 9 finds on this map (9) are from Romania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Densuș-Ciula (3).
How old are Ferenceratops fossils?
Finds of Ferenceratops 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 Ferenceratops 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.