About Telmatosaurus fossils
Telmatosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Telmatosaurus transsylvanicus.
The 23 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Romania has the most, with 22 (96%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Sînpetru, with 10. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Telmatosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 23finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Telmatosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 22 | 96% |
| France | 1 | 4% |
Rock formations that produced Telmatosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Telmatosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Sînpetru | 10 |
| Densuș-Ciula | 4 |
| Sebeş | 4 |
| Râul Mare | 2 |
| Pui Beds | 1 |
| Şard | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Romania
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Magyarosaurus (11)
- Hypsilophodon (10)
- Ferenceratops (9)
More to explore
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Questions about Telmatosaurus
Where was Telmatosaurus found?
Telmatosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Romania and France. Most of the 23 finds on this map (22) are from Romania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Sînpetru (10).
How old are Telmatosaurus fossils?
Finds of Telmatosaurus 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 Telmatosaurus 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.