About Scelidosaurus fossils
Scelidosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Scelidosaurus harrisonii.
The 13 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 12 (92%). The UK finds are all in Dorset.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Charmouth Mudstone, with 10. The rocks are 205.7 to 184.2 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of ornithischian dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Scelidosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 13finds
- 2countries
- 205.7oldest, million years ago
- 184.2youngest, 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 Scelidosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12 | 92% |
| China | 1 | 8% |
UK counties
- Dorset (11)
Rock formations that produced Scelidosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Scelidosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Charmouth Mudstone | 10 |
| Waterloo Mudstone | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Baryonyx (12)
- Valdosaurus (12)
More to explore
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Questions about Scelidosaurus
Where was Scelidosaurus found?
Scelidosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom and China. Most of the 13 finds on this map (12) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Charmouth Mudstone (10).
How old are Scelidosaurus fossils?
Finds of Scelidosaurus on this map date from 205.7 to 184.2 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 Scelidosaurus 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.