About Maxakalisaurus fossils
Maxakalisaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Maxakalisaurus topai.
All 3 finds on the map are in Brazil.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Adamantina, with 3. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Maxakalisaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Maxakalisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Maxakalisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Maxakalisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Adamantina | 3 |
Other dinosaurs found in Brazil
- Deinonychus (47)
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Baurutitan (4)
- Guaibasaurus (3)
- Ibirania (3)
- Pampadromaeus (3)
More to explore
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Questions about Maxakalisaurus
Where was Maxakalisaurus found?
Maxakalisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Brazil. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Brazil. The rock formation with the most finds is the Adamantina (3).
How old are Maxakalisaurus fossils?
Finds of Maxakalisaurus on this map date from 83.6 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 Maxakalisaurus 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.