About Struthiosaurus fossils
Struthiosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 3 species of it: Struthiosaurus austriacus, Struthiosaurus languedocensis and Struthiosaurus transylvanicus.
The 23 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Romania has the most, with 9 (39%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Grünbach, with 5. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of Cretaceous ankylosaurian dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Struthiosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 23finds
- 4countries
- 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 Struthiosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 9 | 39% |
| Austria | 7 | 30% |
| Spain | 4 | 17% |
| France | 3 | 13% |
Rock formations that produced Struthiosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Struthiosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Grünbach | 5 |
| Sebeş | 4 |
| Coal-Bearing Complex | 2 |
| Râul Mare | 2 |
| Sînpetru | 2 |
| Vitoria | 2 |
| Marnes Rouges Inférieures | 1 |
| Sedano | 1 |
| Sierra Perenchiza | 1 |
| Şard | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Romania
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Telmatosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Magyarosaurus (11)
- Hypsilophodon (10)
- Ferenceratops (9)
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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 Struthiosaurus
Where was Struthiosaurus found?
Struthiosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Romania, Austria, Spain and France. Most of the 23 finds on this map (9) are from Romania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Grünbach (5).
How old are Struthiosaurus fossils?
Finds of Struthiosaurus 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 Struthiosaurus 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.