About Vitakrisaurus fossils
Vitakrisaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Vitakrisaurus saraiki.
All 3 finds on the map are in Pakistan.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Vitakri, with 3. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Fossil genus of dinosaur. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Vitakrisaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Vitakrisaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Vitakrisaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Vitakrisaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Vitakri | 3 |
Other dinosaurs found in Pakistan
- Balochisaurus (12)
- Pakisaurus (12)
- Saraikimasoom (12)
- Vitakridrinda (8)
- Gspsaurus (7)
- Isisaurus (7)
- Sulaimanisaurus (6)
- Marisaurus (5)
- Khetranisaurus (4)
- Ikqaumishan (3)
More to explore
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Questions about Vitakrisaurus
Where was Vitakrisaurus found?
Vitakrisaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Pakistan. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Pakistan. The rock formation with the most finds is the Vitakri (3).
How old are Vitakrisaurus fossils?
Finds of Vitakrisaurus on this map date from 72.2 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 Vitakrisaurus 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.