About Lourinhasaurus fossils
Lourinhasaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Lourinhasaurus alenquerensis.
All 5 finds on the map are in Portugal.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lourinhã, with 4. The rocks are 152.2 to 145.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
- 5finds
- 1country
- 152.2oldest, million years ago
- 145.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Lourinhasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 5 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Lourinhasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Lourinhasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lourinhã | 4 |
| Alcobaça | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Portugal
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Ceratosaurus (29)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Dryosaurus (24)
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 Lourinhasaurus
Where was Lourinhasaurus found?
Lourinhasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Portugal. Most of the 5 finds on this map (5) are from Portugal. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lourinhã (4).
How old are Lourinhasaurus fossils?
Finds of Lourinhasaurus on this map date from 152.2 to 145.1 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Lourinhasaurus 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.