About Mbiresaurus fossils
Mbiresaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Mbiresaurus raathi.
All 4 finds on the map are in Zimbabwe.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Pebbly Arkose, with 4. The rocks are 237 to 227.3 million years ago, in the Triassic period.
Genus of sauropodomorphs from the Late Triassic. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Mbiresaurus on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 237oldest, million years ago
- 227.3youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Mbiresaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Mbiresaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Mbiresaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Pebbly Arkose | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in Zimbabwe
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Massospondylus (80)
- Brachiosaurus (20)
- Barosaurus (19)
- Dicraeosaurus (19)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Megapnosaurus (8)
- Amphicoelias (3)
- Saturnalia (3)
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 Mbiresaurus
Where was Mbiresaurus found?
Mbiresaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Zimbabwe. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from Zimbabwe. The rock formation with the most finds is the Pebbly Arkose (4).
How old are Mbiresaurus fossils?
Finds of Mbiresaurus on this map date from 237 to 227.3 million years ago, which is the Triassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Mbiresaurus 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.