About Stegoceras fossils
Stegoceras is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 2 species of it: Stegoceras novomexicanum and Stegoceras validum.
The 46 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 23 (50%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (16), New Mexico (6) and Texas (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Judith River, with 15. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Stegoceras on Wikipedia.
- 46finds
- 2countries
- 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 Stegoceras fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 23 | 50% |
| United States | 23 | 50% |
US states
- Montana (16)
- New Mexico (6)
- Texas (1)
Rock formations that produced Stegoceras
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Stegoceras finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Judith River | 15 |
| Dinosaur Park | 7 |
| Fruitland | 4 |
| Hell Creek | 2 |
| Kirtland | 2 |
| Oldman | 2 |
| Aguja | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Stegoceras
Where was Stegoceras found?
Stegoceras fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 46 finds on this map (23) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Judith River (15).
How old are Stegoceras fossils?
Finds of Stegoceras 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 Stegoceras 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.