About Neovenator fossils
Neovenator is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Neovenator salerii.
All 1 find on the map are in United Kingdom. The UK finds are all in Isle of Wight.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Wessex, with 1. The rocks are 125.8 to 121.4 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus (fossil) of family Neovenatoridae. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Neovenator on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 125.8oldest, million years ago
- 121.4youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Neovenator fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 100% |
UK counties
- Isle of Wight (1)
Rock formations that produced Neovenator
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Neovenator finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Wessex | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Scelidosaurus (13)
- Baryonyx (12)
More to explore
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Questions about Neovenator
Where was Neovenator found?
Neovenator fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Wessex (1).
How old are Neovenator fossils?
Finds of Neovenator on this map date from 125.8 to 121.4 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 Neovenator 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.