About Omeisaurus fossils
Omeisaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 8 species of it: Omeisaurus changshouensis, Omeisaurus fuxiensis, Omeisaurus jiaoi, Omeisaurus junghsiensis, Omeisaurus luoquanensis and Omeisaurus maoianus and 2 more.
All 13 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Shaximiao, with 10. The rocks are 174.7 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of sauropod from the middle Jurassic. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 13finds
- 1country
- 174.7oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Omeisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 13 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Omeisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Omeisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Shaximiao | 10 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
More to explore
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Questions about Omeisaurus
Where was Omeisaurus found?
Omeisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 13 finds on this map (13) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Shaximiao (10).
How old are Omeisaurus fossils?
Finds of Omeisaurus on this map date from 174.7 to 143.1 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Omeisaurus 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.