About Phuwiangosaurus fossils
Phuwiangosaurus (Phuwiangosaurus ("Phu Wiang lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Phuwiangosaurus sirindhornae.
All 15 finds on the map are in Thailand.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Sao Khua, with 14. The rocks are 125.8 to 113.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Phuwiangosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 15finds
- 1country
- 125.8oldest, million years ago
- 113.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Phuwiangosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 15 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Phuwiangosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Phuwiangosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Sao Khua | 14 |
| Khok Kruat | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Thailand
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
More to explore
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Questions about Phuwiangosaurus
Where was Phuwiangosaurus found?
Phuwiangosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Thailand. Most of the 15 finds on this map (15) are from Thailand. The rock formation with the most finds is the Sao Khua (14).
How old are Phuwiangosaurus fossils?
Finds of Phuwiangosaurus on this map date from 125.8 to 113.2 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 Phuwiangosaurus 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.