About Isisaurus fossils
Isisaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Isisaurus colberti.
The 7 finds on the map come from 2 countries. India has the most, with 5 (71%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lameta, with 4. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of sauropod dinosaur (Sauropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Isisaurus on Wikipedia.
- 7finds
- 2countries
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Isisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 71% |
| Pakistan | 2 | 29% |
Rock formations that produced Isisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Isisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lameta | 4 |
| Vitakri | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in India
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Dilophosaurus (14)
- Pakisaurus (12)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Lamplughsaura (4)
- Ikqaumishan (3)
- Imrankhanhero (3)
- Qaikshaheen (3)
- Titanosaurus (2)
More to explore
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Questions about Isisaurus
Where was Isisaurus found?
Isisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from India and Pakistan. Most of the 7 finds on this map (5) are from India. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lameta (4).
How old are Isisaurus fossils?
Finds of Isisaurus on this map date from 72.2 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 Isisaurus 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.