About Nemegtomaia fossils
Nemegtomaia is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Nemegtomaia barsboldi.
All 3 finds on the map are in Mongolia.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Baruungoyot, with 2. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Nemegtomaia on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Nemegtomaia fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Nemegtomaia
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Nemegtomaia finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Baruungoyot | 2 |
| Nemegt | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Velociraptor (20)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
More to explore
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Questions about Nemegtomaia
Where was Nemegtomaia found?
Nemegtomaia fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Baruungoyot (2).
How old are Nemegtomaia fossils?
Finds of Nemegtomaia on this map date from 83.6 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 Nemegtomaia 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.