About Saurornitholestes fossils
Saurornitholestes is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Saurornitholestes langstoni and Saurornitholestes sullivani.
The 148 finds on the map come from 5 countries. Canada has the most, with 81 (55%). Within the United States the most finds are in Texas (19), Wyoming (15), Montana (13), North Dakota (9) and 5 more.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 46. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Saurornitholestes on Wikipedia.
- 148finds
- 5countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Saurornitholestes fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 81 | 55% |
| United States | 64 | 43% |
| France | 1 | 1% |
| Romania | 1 | 1% |
| Russia | 1 | 1% |
US states
- Texas (19)
- Wyoming (15)
- Montana (13)
- North Dakota (9)
- New Mexico (3)
- South Carolina (2)
- Alabama (1)
- Alaska (1)
- South Dakota (1)
Rock formations that produced Saurornitholestes
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Saurornitholestes finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 46 |
| Oldman | 30 |
| Aguja | 14 |
| Ferris | 14 |
| Hell Creek | 11 |
| Judith River | 7 |
| Javelina | 5 |
| Two Medicine | 4 |
| Foremost | 3 |
| Kirtland | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
- Stegoceras (46)
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 Saurornitholestes
Where was Saurornitholestes found?
Saurornitholestes fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada, United States, France and Romania and 1 more. Most of the 148 finds on this map (81) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (46).
How old are Saurornitholestes fossils?
Finds of Saurornitholestes on this map date from 83.6 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 Saurornitholestes 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.