About Mantellisaurus fossils
Mantellisaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Mantellisaurus atherfieldensis.
The 17 finds on the map come from 7 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 7 (41%). In the UK the most finds are in Isle of Wight (5), Kent (1) and Surrey (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Arcillas de Morella, with 3. The rocks are 143.1 to 119.6 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Mantellisaurus on Wikipedia.
- 17finds
- 7countries
- 143.1oldest, million years ago
- 119.6youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Mantellisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 7 | 41% |
| Spain | 5 | 29% |
| Belgium | 1 | 6% |
| France | 1 | 6% |
| Germany | 1 | 6% |
| Portugal | 1 | 6% |
| Romania | 1 | 6% |
UK counties
- Isle of Wight (5)
- Kent (1)
- Surrey (1)
Rock formations that produced Mantellisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Mantellisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Arcillas de Morella | 3 |
| Wessex | 3 |
| Calcaires à Spatangues | 1 |
| Hythe | 1 |
| La Huérguina | 1 |
| Lower Bauxite | 1 |
| Papo Seco | 1 |
| Sainte-Barbe Clays | 1 |
| Vectis | 1 |
| Weald Clay | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Scelidosaurus (13)
- Baryonyx (12)
- Valdosaurus (12)
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 Mantellisaurus
Where was Mantellisaurus found?
Mantellisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium and France and 3 more. Most of the 17 finds on this map (7) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Arcillas de Morella (3).
How old are Mantellisaurus fossils?
Finds of Mantellisaurus on this map date from 143.1 to 119.6 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 Mantellisaurus 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.