About Gresslyosaurus fossils
Gresslyosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 2 species of it: Gresslyosaurus ingens and Gresslyosaurus plieningeri.
The 3 finds on the map come from 3 countries. France has the most, with 1 (33%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Knollenmergel, with 1. The rocks are 227.3 to 205.7 million years ago, in the Triassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Gresslyosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 3countries
- 227.3oldest, million years ago
- 205.7youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Gresslyosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 33% |
| Germany | 1 | 33% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 33% |
Rock formations that produced Gresslyosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Gresslyosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Knollenmergel | 1 |
| Marnes de Châlins | 1 |
| Trossingen | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in France
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
More to explore
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Questions about Gresslyosaurus
Where was Gresslyosaurus found?
Gresslyosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from France, Germany and Switzerland. Most of the 3 finds on this map (1) are from France. The rock formation with the most finds is the Knollenmergel (1).
How old are Gresslyosaurus fossils?
Finds of Gresslyosaurus on this map date from 227.3 to 205.7 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 Gresslyosaurus 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.