About Nanotyrannus fossils
Nanotyrannus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Nanotyrannus lancensis and Nanotyrannus lethaeus.
All 6 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (3), Wyoming (2) and South Dakota (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Hell Creek, with 4. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of Late Cretaceous tyrannosauroids. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Nanotyrannus on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
20% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Nanotyrannus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 100% |
US states
- Montana (3)
- Wyoming (2)
- South Dakota (1)
Rock formations that produced Nanotyrannus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Nanotyrannus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Hell Creek | 4 |
| Lance | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
More to explore
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Questions about Nanotyrannus
Where was Nanotyrannus found?
Nanotyrannus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 6 finds on this map (6) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Hell Creek (4).
How old are Nanotyrannus fossils?
Finds of Nanotyrannus on this map date from 72.2 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 Nanotyrannus 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.