About Valdosaurus fossils
Valdosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Valdosaurus canaliculatus.
The 12 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 10 (83%). In the UK the most finds are in Isle of Wight (5), West Sussex (4) and East Sussex (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Wessex, with 5. The rocks are 154.8 to 119.6 million years ago, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Valdosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 12finds
- 2countries
- 154.8oldest, million years ago
- 119.6youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Valdosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10 | 83% |
| Spain | 2 | 17% |
UK counties
- Isle of Wight (5)
- West Sussex (4)
- East Sussex (1)
Rock formations that produced Valdosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Valdosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Wessex | 5 |
| Tunbridge Wells Sand | 3 |
| Weald Clay | 2 |
| Castrillo de la Reina | 1 |
| Villar del Arzobispo | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Scelidosaurus (13)
- Baryonyx (12)
More to explore
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Questions about Valdosaurus
Where was Valdosaurus found?
Valdosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom and Spain. Most of the 12 finds on this map (10) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Wessex (5).
How old are Valdosaurus fossils?
Finds of Valdosaurus on this map date from 154.8 to 119.6 million years ago, which is the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Valdosaurus 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.