About Ornitholestes fossils
Ornitholestes is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Ornitholestes hermanni.
All 4 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in Wyoming (3) and Colorado (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Morrison, with 4. The rocks are 157.9 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaur (Theropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ornitholestes on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 157.9oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Ornitholestes fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 100% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Ornitholestes
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ornitholestes finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Morrison | 4 |
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
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Questions about Ornitholestes
Where was Ornitholestes found?
Ornitholestes fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Morrison (4).
How old are Ornitholestes fossils?
Finds of Ornitholestes on this map date from 157.9 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 Ornitholestes 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.