About Neuquensaurus fossils
Neuquensaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Neuquensaurus australis.
The 15 finds on the map come from 3 countries. Argentina has the most, with 13 (87%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Anacleto, with 6. The rocks are 85.7 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Neuquensaurus on Wikipedia.
- 15finds
- 3countries
- 85.7oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Neuquensaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 13 | 87% |
| Brazil | 1 | 7% |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7% |
Rock formations that produced Neuquensaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Neuquensaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Anacleto | 6 |
| Bajo de la Carpa | 4 |
| ? | 1 |
| Adamantina | 1 |
| Allen | 1 |
| Asencio | 1 |
| Lecho | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
- Bonapartenykus (3)
More to explore
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Questions about Neuquensaurus
Where was Neuquensaurus found?
Neuquensaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Most of the 15 finds on this map (13) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Anacleto (6).
How old are Neuquensaurus fossils?
Finds of Neuquensaurus 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 Neuquensaurus 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.