About Turiasaurus fossils
Turiasaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Turiasaurus riodevensis.
All 5 finds on the map are in Spain.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Villar del Arzobispo, with 5. The rocks are 154.8 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Turiasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 1country
- 154.8oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Turiasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Turiasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Turiasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Villar del Arzobispo | 5 |
Other dinosaurs found in Spain
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Camptosaurus (42)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- 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 Turiasaurus
Where was Turiasaurus found?
Turiasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Spain. Most of the 5 finds on this map (5) are from Spain. The rock formation with the most finds is the Villar del Arzobispo (5).
How old are Turiasaurus fossils?
Finds of Turiasaurus on this map date from 154.8 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 Turiasaurus 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.