About Hylaeosaurus fossils
Hylaeosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Hylaeosaurus armatus.
The 10 finds on the map come from 3 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 8 (80%). In the UK the most finds are in West Sussex (5), Dorset (1), East Sussex (1) and Isle of Wight (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Tunbridge Wells Sand, with 3. The rocks are 139.1 to 110.1 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Hylaeosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 10finds
- 3countries
- 139.1oldest, million years ago
- 110.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Hylaeosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 8 | 80% |
| France | 1 | 10% |
| Germany | 1 | 10% |
UK counties
- West Sussex (5)
- Dorset (1)
- East Sussex (1)
- Isle of Wight (1)
Rock formations that produced Hylaeosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Hylaeosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Sand | 3 |
| Ashdown | 1 |
| Bückeberg | 1 |
| Wadhurst Clay | 1 |
| Weald Clay | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Scelidosaurus (13)
- Baryonyx (12)
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 Hylaeosaurus
Where was Hylaeosaurus found?
Hylaeosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom, France and Germany. Most of the 10 finds on this map (8) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Tunbridge Wells Sand (3).
How old are Hylaeosaurus fossils?
Finds of Hylaeosaurus on this map date from 139.1 to 110.1 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 Hylaeosaurus 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.