About Owenodon fossils
Owenodon is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Owenodon hoggii.
The 6 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Romania has the most, with 3 (50%). In the UK the most finds are in Dorset (2) and Buckinghamshire (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lower Bauxite, with 3. The rocks are 149.2 to 137.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Owenodon on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 2countries
- 149.2oldest, million years ago
- 137.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Owenodon fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 3 | 50% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 50% |
UK counties
- Dorset (2)
- Buckinghamshire (1)
Rock formations that produced Owenodon
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Owenodon finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lower Bauxite | 3 |
| Lulworth | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in Romania
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- Telmatosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Magyarosaurus (11)
- Hypsilophodon (10)
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 Owenodon
Where was Owenodon found?
Owenodon fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Romania and United Kingdom. Most of the 6 finds on this map (3) are from Romania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lower Bauxite (3).
How old are Owenodon fossils?
Finds of Owenodon on this map date from 149.2 to 137.1 million years ago, which is the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Owenodon 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.