About Torvosaurus fossils
Torvosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Torvosaurus gurneyi and Torvosaurus tanneri.
The 28 finds on the map come from 6 countries. Portugal has the most, with 9 (32%). Within the United States the most finds are in Wyoming (6), Colorado (2) and Utah (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lourinhã, with 9. The rocks are 165.3 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Torvosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 28finds
- 6countries
- 165.3oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, 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 Torvosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 9 | 32% |
| United States | 9 | 32% |
| Germany | 3 | 11% |
| Tanzania | 3 | 11% |
| Uruguay | 3 | 11% |
| China | 1 | 4% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Torvosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Torvosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lourinhã | 9 |
| Morrison | 9 |
| Tacuarembó | 3 |
| Tendaguru | 3 |
| "Korallenoolith" | 1 |
| Ornatenton | 1 |
| Süntel | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Portugal
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Ceratosaurus (29)
- Dryosaurus (24)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
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 Torvosaurus
Where was Torvosaurus found?
Torvosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Portugal, United States, Germany and Tanzania and 2 more. Most of the 28 finds on this map (9) are from Portugal. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lourinhã (9).
How old are Torvosaurus fossils?
Finds of Torvosaurus on this map date from 165.3 to 143.1 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Torvosaurus 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.