About Malawisaurus fossils
Malawisaurus (Malawisaurus ("Malawi lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Malawisaurus dixeyi.
All 8 finds on the map are in Malawi.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Beds, with 8. The rocks are 121.4 to 113.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of sauropod dinosaurs (Sauropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Malawisaurus on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 1country
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 113.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Malawisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 8 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Malawisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Malawisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Beds | 8 |
More to explore
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Questions about Malawisaurus
Where was Malawisaurus found?
Malawisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Malawi. Most of the 8 finds on this map (8) are from Malawi. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Beds (8).
How old are Malawisaurus fossils?
Finds of Malawisaurus on this map date from 121.4 to 113.2 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 Malawisaurus 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.