About Herrerasaurus fossils
Herrerasaurus is a genus of dinosaurs. The database records one species of it: Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis.
All 11 finds on the map are in Argentina.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Ischigualasto, with 11. The rocks are 237 to 227.3 million years ago, in the Triassic period.
Extinct genus of reptiles. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Herrerasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 11finds
- 1country
- 237oldest, million years ago
- 227.3youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Herrerasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 11 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Herrerasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Herrerasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Ischigualasto | 11 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- 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 Herrerasaurus
Where was Herrerasaurus found?
Herrerasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina. Most of the 11 finds on this map (11) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Ischigualasto (11).
How old are Herrerasaurus fossils?
Finds of Herrerasaurus on this map date from 237 to 227.3 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 Herrerasaurus 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.