About Khetranisaurus fossils
Khetranisaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Khetranisaurus barkhani.
All 4 finds on the map are in Pakistan.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Vitakri, with 4. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Khetranisaurus on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Khetranisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Khetranisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Khetranisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Vitakri | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in Pakistan
- Balochisaurus (12)
- Pakisaurus (12)
- Saraikimasoom (12)
- Vitakridrinda (8)
- Gspsaurus (7)
- Isisaurus (7)
- Sulaimanisaurus (6)
- Marisaurus (5)
- Ikqaumishan (3)
- Imrankhanhero (3)
More to explore
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Questions about Khetranisaurus
Where was Khetranisaurus found?
Khetranisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Pakistan. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from Pakistan. The rock formation with the most finds is the Vitakri (4).
How old are Khetranisaurus fossils?
Finds of Khetranisaurus 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 Khetranisaurus 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.