About Saurornithoides fossils
Saurornithoides is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Saurornithoides mongoliensis.
The 8 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Mongolia has the most, with 3 (38%). Within the United States the most finds are in South Dakota (2) and Wyoming (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Djadokhta, with 2. The rocks are 100.5 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Saurornithoides on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 4countries
- 100.5oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
20% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Saurornithoides fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 3 | 38% |
| United States | 3 | 38% |
| China | 1 | 13% |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 13% |
US states
- South Dakota (2)
- Wyoming (1)
Rock formations that produced Saurornithoides
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Saurornithoides finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Djadokhta | 2 |
| Hell Creek | 2 |
| Bayan Mandahu | 1 |
| Khodzhakul | 1 |
| Lance | 1 |
| Nemegt | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Velociraptor (20)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
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 Saurornithoides
Where was Saurornithoides found?
Saurornithoides fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia, United States, China and Uzbekistan. Most of the 8 finds on this map (3) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Djadokhta (2).
How old are Saurornithoides fossils?
Finds of Saurornithoides 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 Saurornithoides 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.