About Giganotosaurus fossils
Giganotosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Giganotosaurus carolinii.
All 4 finds on the map are in Argentina.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Candeleros, with 3. The rocks are 113.2 to 106.3 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of carcharodontosaurid dinosaur (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Giganotosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 113.2oldest, million years ago
- 106.3youngest, million years ago
20% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Giganotosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Giganotosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Giganotosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Candeleros | 3 |
| Huincul | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
- Bonapartenykus (3)
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 Giganotosaurus
Where was Giganotosaurus found?
Giganotosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Candeleros (3).
How old are Giganotosaurus fossils?
Finds of Giganotosaurus on this map date from 113.2 to 106.3 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 Giganotosaurus 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.