About Yunnanosaurus fossils
Yunnanosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 3 species of it: Yunnanosaurus huangi, Yunnanosaurus robustus and Yunnanosaurus youngi.
All 17 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lufeng, with 16. The rocks are 201.4 to 184.2 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Yunnanosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 17finds
- 1country
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 184.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Yunnanosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 17 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Yunnanosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Yunnanosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lufeng | 16 |
| Fengjiahe | 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 Yunnanosaurus
Where was Yunnanosaurus found?
Yunnanosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 17 finds on this map (17) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lufeng (16).
How old are Yunnanosaurus fossils?
Finds of Yunnanosaurus on this map date from 201.4 to 184.2 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Yunnanosaurus 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.