About Thecodontosaurus fossils
Thecodontosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 2 species of it: Thecodontosaurus antiquus and Thecodontosaurus minimus.
The 14 finds on the map come from 5 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 7 (50%). In the UK the most finds are in Somerset (3), Gloucestershire (2), Bristol (1) and South Glamorgan (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Forest Sandstone, with 2. The rocks are 247 to 192.9 million years ago, in the Triassic and Jurassic periods.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Thecodontosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 14finds
- 5countries
- 247oldest, million years ago
- 192.9youngest, 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 Thecodontosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 7 | 50% |
| France | 2 | 14% |
| Germany | 2 | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 14% |
| Lesotho | 1 | 7% |
UK counties
- Somerset (3)
- Gloucestershire (2)
- Bristol (1)
- South Glamorgan (1)
Rock formations that produced Thecodontosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Thecodontosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Forest Sandstone | 2 |
| Elliot | 1 |
| Magnesian Conglomerate | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Scelidosaurus (13)
- Baryonyx (12)
- Valdosaurus (12)
More to explore
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Questions about Thecodontosaurus
Where was Thecodontosaurus found?
Thecodontosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom, France, Germany and Zimbabwe and 1 more. Most of the 14 finds on this map (7) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Forest Sandstone (2).
How old are Thecodontosaurus fossils?
Finds of Thecodontosaurus on this map date from 247 to 192.9 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 Thecodontosaurus 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.