About Yutyrannus fossils
Yutyrannus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Yutyrannus huali.
All 1 find on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Yixian, with 1. The rocks are 125.8 to 119.6 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Yutyrannus on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 125.8oldest, million years ago
- 119.6youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Yutyrannus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Yutyrannus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Yutyrannus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Yixian | 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
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 Yutyrannus
Where was Yutyrannus found?
Yutyrannus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Yixian (1).
How old are Yutyrannus fossils?
Finds of Yutyrannus on this map date from 125.8 to 119.6 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 Yutyrannus 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.