About Pisanosaurus fossils
Pisanosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Pisanosaurus mertii.
All 1 find on the map are in Argentina.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Ischigualasto, with 1. The rocks are 233.6 to 227.3 million years ago, in the Triassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Pisanosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 233.6oldest, million years ago
- 227.3youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Pisanosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Pisanosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Pisanosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Ischigualasto | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
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 Pisanosaurus
Where was Pisanosaurus found?
Pisanosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Ischigualasto (1).
How old are Pisanosaurus fossils?
Finds of Pisanosaurus on this map date from 233.6 to 227.3 million years ago, which is the Triassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Pisanosaurus 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.