About Spinosaurus fossils
Spinosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus and Spinosaurus mirabilis.
The 44 finds on the map come from 6 countries. Morocco has the most, with 22 (50%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Gara Sbaa, with 5. The rocks are 119.6 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs belonging to the spinosaurid family. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Spinosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 44finds
- 6countries
- 119.6oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, 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 Spinosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 22 | 50% |
| Egypt | 6 | 14% |
| Algeria | 5 | 11% |
| Niger | 5 | 11% |
| Tunisia | 5 | 11% |
| Kenya | 1 | 2% |
Rock formations that produced Spinosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Spinosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Gara Sbaa | 5 |
| Ifezouane | 5 |
| Aïn el Guettar | 4 |
| Douira | 4 |
| Baharîje | 3 |
| Echkar | 3 |
| Continental Intercalaire | 2 |
| Farak | 2 |
| Grès rouges | 2 |
| Quseir | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in Morocco
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Deltadromeus (6)
- Rebbachisaurus (5)
- Elaphrosaurus (4)
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 Spinosaurus
Where was Spinosaurus found?
Spinosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Morocco, Egypt, Algeria and Niger and 2 more. Most of the 44 finds on this map (22) are from Morocco. The rock formation with the most finds is the Gara Sbaa (5).
How old are Spinosaurus fossils?
Finds of Spinosaurus on this map date from 119.6 to 72.2 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 Spinosaurus 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.