About Nodosaurus fossils
Nodosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Nodosaurus textilis.
The 3 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 2 (67%). The US finds are all in Wyoming.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 1. The rocks are 100.5 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Nodosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 2countries
- 100.5oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Nodosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 67% |
| Canada | 1 | 33% |
US states
- Wyoming (2)
Rock formations that produced Nodosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Nodosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 1 |
| Frontier | 1 |
| Lance | 1 |
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
Before you go fossil hunting. A dot shows where a find was recorded, not where you may dig. Many fossil sites are on private or protected land and collecting rules differ by country. Check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.
Questions about Nodosaurus
Where was Nodosaurus found?
Nodosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Canada. Most of the 3 finds on this map (2) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (1).
How old are Nodosaurus fossils?
Finds of Nodosaurus on this map date from 100.5 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 Nodosaurus 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.