About Haplocanthosaurus fossils
Haplocanthosaurus (Haplocanthosaurus ("Simple spined lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 2 species of it: Haplocanthosaurus delfsi and Haplocanthosaurus priscus.
All 11 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in Colorado (5), Wyoming (3), Utah (2) and Montana (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Morrison, with 11. The rocks are 154.8 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Haplocanthosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 11finds
- 1country
- 154.8oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Haplocanthosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 100% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Haplocanthosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Haplocanthosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Morrison | 11 |
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- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
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Questions about Haplocanthosaurus
Where was Haplocanthosaurus found?
Haplocanthosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 11 finds on this map (11) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Morrison (11).
How old are Haplocanthosaurus fossils?
Finds of Haplocanthosaurus on this map date from 154.8 to 143.1 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Haplocanthosaurus 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.