About Gryposaurus fossils
Gryposaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 4 species of it: Gryposaurus alsatei, Gryposaurus latidens, Gryposaurus monumentensis and Gryposaurus notabilis.
The 22 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 13 (59%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (4), Utah (4) and Texas (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 11. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 22finds
- 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 Gryposaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 13 | 59% |
| United States | 9 | 41% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Gryposaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Gryposaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 11 |
| Kaiparowits | 4 |
| Two Medicine | 2 |
| Bearpaw Shale | 1 |
| Javelina | 1 |
| Judith River | 1 |
| Oldman | 1 |
| Wapiti | 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 Gryposaurus
Where was Gryposaurus found?
Gryposaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 22 finds on this map (13) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (11).
How old are Gryposaurus fossils?
Finds of Gryposaurus 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 Gryposaurus 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.