About Gorgosaurus fossils
Gorgosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Gorgosaurus libratus.
The 20 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 14 (70%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (3), South Dakota (2) and North Carolina (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 13. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of North American tyrannosaurids. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Gorgosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 20finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Gorgosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 14 | 70% |
| United States | 6 | 30% |
US states
- Montana (3)
- South Dakota (2)
- North Carolina (1)
Rock formations that produced Gorgosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Gorgosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 13 |
| Hell Creek | 2 |
| Judith River | 2 |
| Oldman | 1 |
| Sedan | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Gorgosaurus
Where was Gorgosaurus found?
Gorgosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 20 finds on this map (14) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (13).
How old are Gorgosaurus fossils?
Finds of Gorgosaurus on this map date from 83.6 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 Gorgosaurus 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.