About Megalosaurus fossils
Megalosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 3 species of it: Megalosaurus bucklandii, Megalosaurus dapukaensis and Megalosaurus tibetensis.
The 60 finds on the map come from 9 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 34 (57%). In the UK the most finds are in Oxfordshire (9), Gloucestershire (6), Dorset (4), East Sussex (3) and 8 more.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Cotswold Slate, with 4. The rocks are 205.7 to 66 million years ago, in the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Megalosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 60finds
- 9countries
- 205.7oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, 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 Megalosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34 | 57% |
| France | 11 | 18% |
| Spain | 7 | 12% |
| China | 2 | 3% |
| Germany | 2 | 3% |
| Belgium | 1 | 2% |
| India | 1 | 2% |
| Poland | 1 | 2% |
| Tanzania | 1 | 2% |
UK counties
- Oxfordshire (9)
- Gloucestershire (6)
- Dorset (4)
- East Sussex (3)
- Somerset (3)
- Cambridgeshire (2)
- West Sussex (2)
- Isle of Wight (1)
- Kent (1)
- North Yorkshire (1)
- Northamptonshire (1)
- Warwickshire (1)
Rock formations that produced Megalosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Megalosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Cotswold Slate | 4 |
| Forest Marble | 4 |
| Marnes de Dives | 3 |
| Chipping Norton Limestone | 2 |
| Kimmeridge Clay | 2 |
| Taynton Limestone | 2 |
| Wadhurst Clay | 2 |
| Ashdown | 1 |
| Bückeberg | 1 |
| Coral Rag | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- 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 Megalosaurus
Where was Megalosaurus found?
Megalosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom, France, Spain and China and 5 more. Most of the 60 finds on this map (34) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Cotswold Slate (4).
How old are Megalosaurus fossils?
Finds of Megalosaurus on this map date from 205.7 to 66 million years ago, which is the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Megalosaurus 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.