About Magyarosaurus fossils
Magyarosaurus (Magyarosaurus ("Magyar lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Magyarosaurus dacus.
All 11 finds on the map are in Romania.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Sebeş, with 5. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Magyarosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 11finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Magyarosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 11 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Magyarosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Magyarosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Sebeş | 5 |
| Densuș-Ciula | 3 |
| Pui Beds | 2 |
| Sînpetru | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Romania
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- Telmatosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Hypsilophodon (10)
- Ferenceratops (9)
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 Magyarosaurus
Where was Magyarosaurus found?
Magyarosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Romania. Most of the 11 finds on this map (11) are from Romania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Sebeş (5).
How old are Magyarosaurus fossils?
Finds of Magyarosaurus 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 Magyarosaurus 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.