About Majungasaurus fossils
Majungasaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Majungasaurus crenatissimus.
All 25 finds on the map are in Madagascar.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Maevarano, with 25. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Majungasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 25finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Majungasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 25 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Majungasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Majungasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Maevarano | 25 |
Other dinosaurs found in Madagascar
- Masiakasaurus (29)
- Rapetosaurus (5)
More to explore
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Questions about Majungasaurus
Where was Majungasaurus found?
Majungasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Madagascar. Most of the 25 finds on this map (25) are from Madagascar. The rock formation with the most finds is the Maevarano (25).
How old are Majungasaurus fossils?
Finds of Majungasaurus 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 Majungasaurus 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.