About Silesaurus fossils
Silesaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Silesaurus opolensis.
All 3 finds on the map are in Poland.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Drawno Beds, with 2. The rocks are 233.6 to 227.3 million years ago, in the Triassic period.
Genus of Triassic archosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Silesaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 233.6oldest, million years ago
- 227.3youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Silesaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Silesaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Silesaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Drawno Beds | 2 |
| Grabowa | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Poland
- Megalosaurus (60)
More to explore
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Questions about Silesaurus
Where was Silesaurus found?
Silesaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Poland. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Poland. The rock formation with the most finds is the Drawno Beds (2).
How old are Silesaurus fossils?
Finds of Silesaurus on this map date from 233.6 to 227.3 million years ago, which is the Triassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Silesaurus 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.