About Vagaceratops fossils
Vagaceratops is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Vagaceratops irvinensis.
The 7 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 6 (86%). The US finds are all in Montana.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 5. The rocks are 83.6 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Vagaceratops on Wikipedia.
- 7finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, 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 Vagaceratops fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 6 | 86% |
| United States | 1 | 14% |
US states
- Montana (1)
Rock formations that produced Vagaceratops
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Vagaceratops finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 5 |
| Judith River | 1 |
| Oldman | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Vagaceratops
Where was Vagaceratops found?
Vagaceratops fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 7 finds on this map (6) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (5).
How old are Vagaceratops fossils?
Finds of Vagaceratops 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 Vagaceratops 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.