About Megaraptor fossils
Megaraptor is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Megaraptor namunhuaiquii.
All 3 finds on the map are in Argentina.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Portezuelo, with 3. The rocks are 93.9 to 85.7 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Megaraptor on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 93.9oldest, million years ago
- 85.7youngest, million years ago
30% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Megaraptor fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Megaraptor
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Megaraptor finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Portezuelo | 3 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
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 Megaraptor
Where was Megaraptor found?
Megaraptor fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Portezuelo (3).
How old are Megaraptor fossils?
Finds of Megaraptor on this map date from 93.9 to 85.7 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 Megaraptor 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.