About Parksosaurus fossils
Parksosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Parksosaurus warreni.
All 3 finds on the map are in Canada.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Horseshoe Canyon, with 3. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Parksosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
30% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Parksosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Parksosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Parksosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Horseshoe Canyon | 3 |
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 Parksosaurus
Where was Parksosaurus found?
Parksosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Horseshoe Canyon (3).
How old are Parksosaurus fossils?
Finds of Parksosaurus on this map date from 72.2 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 Parksosaurus 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.