About Syntarsus fossils
Syntarsus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Syntarsus kayentakatae.
The 11 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 7 (64%). The US finds are all in Arizona.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Kayenta, with 6. The rocks are 205.7 to 184.2 million years ago, in the Triassic and Jurassic periods.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
- 11finds
- 2countries
- 205.7oldest, million years ago
- 184.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Syntarsus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 64% |
| South Africa | 4 | 36% |
US states
- Arizona (7)
Rock formations that produced Syntarsus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Syntarsus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Kayenta | 6 |
| Elliot | 4 |
| Moenave | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
More to explore
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Questions about Syntarsus
Where was Syntarsus found?
Syntarsus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and South Africa. Most of the 11 finds on this map (7) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Kayenta (6).
How old are Syntarsus fossils?
Finds of Syntarsus on this map date from 205.7 to 184.2 million years ago, which is the Triassic and Jurassic periods. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Syntarsus 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.