About Psittacosaurus fossils
Psittacosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 9 species of it: Psittacosaurus amitabha, Psittacosaurus gobiensis, Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis, Psittacosaurus meileyingensis, Psittacosaurus mongoliensis and Psittacosaurus neimongoliensis and 3 more.
The 70 finds on the map come from 4 countries. China has the most, with 42 (60%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Yixian, with 12. The rocks are 137.1 to 100.5 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Psittacosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 70finds
- 4countries
- 137.1oldest, million years ago
- 100.5youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Psittacosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 42 | 60% |
| Mongolia | 19 | 27% |
| Russia | 7 | 10% |
| Thailand | 2 | 3% |
Rock formations that produced Psittacosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Psittacosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Yixian | 12 |
| Ilek | 7 |
| Öösh | 7 |
| Ejinhoro | 6 |
| Jiufotang | 4 |
| Doushan | 3 |
| Khuren Dukh | 3 |
| Bayangobi | 2 |
| Khok Kruat | 2 |
| Lisangou | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
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Questions about Psittacosaurus
Where was Psittacosaurus found?
Psittacosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China, Mongolia, Russia and Thailand. Most of the 70 finds on this map (42) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Yixian (12).
How old are Psittacosaurus fossils?
Finds of Psittacosaurus on this map date from 137.1 to 100.5 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 Psittacosaurus 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.