About Mandschurosaurus fossils
Mandschurosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Mandschurosaurus amurensis.
The 3 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Laos has the most, with 2 (67%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Grès supérieurs, with 2. The rocks are 121.4 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Mandschurosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 2countries
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Mandschurosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Laos | 2 | 67% |
| China | 1 | 33% |
Rock formations that produced Mandschurosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Mandschurosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Grès supérieurs | 2 |
| Yuliangzi | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Laos
- Ichthyovenator (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Mandschurosaurus
Where was Mandschurosaurus found?
Mandschurosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Laos and China. Most of the 3 finds on this map (2) are from Laos. The rock formation with the most finds is the Grès supérieurs (2).
How old are Mandschurosaurus fossils?
Finds of Mandschurosaurus on this map date from 121.4 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 Mandschurosaurus 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.