About Leptoceratops fossils
Leptoceratops (Leptoceratops ("small horn face")) is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Leptoceratops gracilis.
The 8 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 5 (63%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (2), Wyoming (2) and South Dakota (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Hell Creek, with 3. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Leptoceratops on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 2countries
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Leptoceratops fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 63% |
| Canada | 3 | 38% |
US states
- Montana (2)
- Wyoming (2)
- South Dakota (1)
Rock formations that produced Leptoceratops
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Leptoceratops finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Hell Creek | 3 |
| Scollard | 3 |
| "Lance" | 1 |
| Pinyon Conglomerate | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
More to explore
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Questions about Leptoceratops
Where was Leptoceratops found?
Leptoceratops fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Canada. Most of the 8 finds on this map (5) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Hell Creek (3).
How old are Leptoceratops fossils?
Finds of Leptoceratops 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 Leptoceratops 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.