About Mochlodon fossils
Mochlodon is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 2 species of it: Mochlodon vorosi and Rhabdodon suessi.
The 4 finds on the map come from 3 countries. Romania has the most, with 2 (50%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Csehbánya, with 1. The rocks are 85.7 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Mochlodon on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 3countries
- 85.7oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Mochlodon fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2 | 50% |
| Austria | 1 | 25% |
| Hungary | 1 | 25% |
Rock formations that produced Mochlodon
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Mochlodon finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Csehbánya | 1 |
| Grünbach | 1 |
| Jibou | 1 |
| Sînpetru | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Romania
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- Telmatosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Magyarosaurus (11)
- Hypsilophodon (10)
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 Mochlodon
Where was Mochlodon found?
Mochlodon fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Romania, Austria and Hungary. Most of the 4 finds on this map (2) are from Romania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Csehbánya (1).
How old are Mochlodon fossils?
Finds of Mochlodon on this map date from 85.7 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 Mochlodon 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.