About Pectinodon fossils
Pectinodon is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Pectinodon bakkeri.
The 9 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 8 (89%). Within the United States the most finds are in Wyoming (4), Montana (3) and South Dakota (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Hell Creek, with 4. The rocks are 100.5 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Pectinodon on Wikipedia.
- 9finds
- 2countries
- 100.5oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Pectinodon fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 89% |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 11% |
US states
- Wyoming (4)
- Montana (3)
- South Dakota (1)
Rock formations that produced Pectinodon
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Pectinodon finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Hell Creek | 4 |
| Lance | 4 |
| Khodzhakul | 1 |
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 Pectinodon
Where was Pectinodon found?
Pectinodon fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Uzbekistan. Most of the 9 finds on this map (8) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Hell Creek (4).
How old are Pectinodon fossils?
Finds of Pectinodon on this map date from 100.5 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 Pectinodon 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.