About Teratophoneus fossils
Teratophoneus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Teratophoneus curriei.
All 3 finds on the map are in United States. The US finds are all in Utah.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Kaiparowits, with 3. The rocks are 83.6 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurids. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Teratophoneus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Teratophoneus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 100% |
US states
- Utah (3)
Rock formations that produced Teratophoneus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Teratophoneus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Kaiparowits | 3 |
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
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 Teratophoneus
Where was Teratophoneus found?
Teratophoneus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Kaiparowits (3).
How old are Teratophoneus fossils?
Finds of Teratophoneus on this map date from 83.6 to 72.2 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 Teratophoneus 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.