About Sanpasaurus fossils
Sanpasaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Sanpasaurus yaoi.
All 3 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Ziliujing, with 3. The rocks are 184.2 to 174.7 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Extinct species of reptile. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Sanpasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 184.2oldest, million years ago
- 174.7youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Sanpasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Sanpasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Sanpasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Ziliujing | 3 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
More to explore
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Questions about Sanpasaurus
Where was Sanpasaurus found?
Sanpasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Ziliujing (3).
How old are Sanpasaurus fossils?
Finds of Sanpasaurus on this map date from 184.2 to 174.7 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Sanpasaurus 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.