About Velociraptor fossils
Velociraptor is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Velociraptor mongoliensis and Velociraptor osmolskae.
The 20 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Mongolia has the most, with 15 (75%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Djadokhta, with 13. The rocks are 89.8 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaur belonging to the Dromaeosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Velociraptor on Wikipedia.
- 20finds
- 4countries
- 89.8oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, 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 Velociraptor fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 15 | 75% |
| China | 3 | 15% |
| Canada | 1 | 5% |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5% |
Rock formations that produced Velociraptor
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Velociraptor finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Djadokhta | 13 |
| Baruungoyot | 2 |
| Bayan Mandahu | 1 |
| Dabrazhin | 1 |
| Dinosaur Park | 1 |
| Minhe | 1 |
| Zouyun | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
- Bactrosaurus (8)
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 Velociraptor
Where was Velociraptor found?
Velociraptor fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia, China, Canada and Kazakhstan. Most of the 20 finds on this map (15) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Djadokhta (13).
How old are Velociraptor fossils?
Finds of Velociraptor on this map date from 89.8 to 66 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 Velociraptor 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.