About Pachyrhinosaurus fossils
Pachyrhinosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 3 species of it: Pachyrhinosaurus canadensis, Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai and Pachyrhinosaurus perotorum.
The 16 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 14 (88%). The US finds are all in Alaska.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Horseshoe Canyon, with 5. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Pachyrhinosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 16finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, 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 Pachyrhinosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 14 | 88% |
| United States | 2 | 13% |
US states
- Alaska (2)
Rock formations that produced Pachyrhinosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Pachyrhinosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Horseshoe Canyon | 5 |
| St. Mary River | 4 |
| Wapiti | 4 |
| Prince Creek | 2 |
| Summit Creek | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Pachyrhinosaurus
Where was Pachyrhinosaurus found?
Pachyrhinosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 16 finds on this map (14) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Horseshoe Canyon (5).
How old are Pachyrhinosaurus fossils?
Finds of Pachyrhinosaurus on this map date from 83.6 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 Pachyrhinosaurus 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.