About Sinosauropteryx fossils
Sinosauropteryx is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Sinosauropteryx lingyuanensis and Sinosauropteryx prima.
All 4 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Yixian, with 4. The rocks are 125.8 to 119.6 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Sinosauropteryx on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 125.8oldest, million years ago
- 119.6youngest, 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 Sinosauropteryx fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Sinosauropteryx
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Sinosauropteryx finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Yixian | 4 |
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
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 Sinosauropteryx
Where was Sinosauropteryx found?
Sinosauropteryx fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Yixian (4).
How old are Sinosauropteryx fossils?
Finds of Sinosauropteryx on this map date from 125.8 to 119.6 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 Sinosauropteryx 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.