About Microraptor fossils
Microraptor is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 3 species of it: Microraptor gui, Microraptor hanqingi and Microraptor zhaoianus.
All 10 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Jiufotang, with 10. The rocks are 121.4 to 113.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of fossil reptiles. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Microraptor on Wikipedia.
- 10finds
- 1country
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 113.2youngest, 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 Microraptor fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 10 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Microraptor
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Microraptor finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Jiufotang | 10 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
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 Microraptor
Where was Microraptor found?
Microraptor fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 10 finds on this map (10) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Jiufotang (10).
How old are Microraptor fossils?
Finds of Microraptor on this map date from 121.4 to 113.2 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 Microraptor 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.