About Monolophosaurus fossils
Monolophosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Monolophosaurus jiangi.
All 1 find on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Shishugou, with 1. The rocks are 165.3 to 161.5 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Monolophosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 165.3oldest, million years ago
- 161.5youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Monolophosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Monolophosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Monolophosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Shishugou | 1 |
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
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Questions about Monolophosaurus
Where was Monolophosaurus found?
Monolophosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Shishugou (1).
How old are Monolophosaurus fossils?
Finds of Monolophosaurus on this map date from 165.3 to 161.5 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Monolophosaurus 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.