About Struthiomimus fossils
Struthiomimus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Struthiomimus altus.
The 18 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 12 (67%). Within the United States the most finds are in New Mexico (3), Wyoming (2) and Texas (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Oldman, with 6. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Struthiomimus on Wikipedia.
- 18finds
- 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 Struthiomimus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 12 | 67% |
| United States | 6 | 33% |
US states
- New Mexico (3)
- Wyoming (2)
- Texas (1)
Rock formations that produced Struthiomimus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Struthiomimus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Oldman | 6 |
| Dinosaur Park | 3 |
| Kirtland | 3 |
| Aguja | 1 |
| Ferris | 1 |
| Horseshoe Canyon | 1 |
| Lance | 1 |
| Scollard | 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 Struthiomimus
Where was Struthiomimus found?
Struthiomimus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 18 finds on this map (12) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Oldman (6).
How old are Struthiomimus fossils?
Finds of Struthiomimus 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 Struthiomimus 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.