About Yangchuanosaurus fossils
Yangchuanosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis and Yangchuanosaurus zigongensis.
All 4 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Shaximiao, with 3. The rocks are 170.9 to 113.2 million years ago, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Yangchuanosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 170.9oldest, million years ago
- 113.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Yangchuanosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Yangchuanosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Yangchuanosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Shaximiao | 3 |
| Suining | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
More to explore
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Questions about Yangchuanosaurus
Where was Yangchuanosaurus found?
Yangchuanosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Shaximiao (3).
How old are Yangchuanosaurus fossils?
Finds of Yangchuanosaurus on this map date from 170.9 to 113.2 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 Yangchuanosaurus 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.