About Zapsalis fossils
Zapsalis is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group.
The 7 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 5 (71%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (1) and Wyoming (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Milk River, with 5. The rocks are 85.7 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Zapsalis on Wikipedia.
- 7finds
- 2countries
- 85.7oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
70% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Zapsalis fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 5 | 71% |
| United States | 2 | 29% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Zapsalis
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Zapsalis finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Milk River | 5 |
| Hell Creek | 1 |
| Lance | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Zapsalis
Where was Zapsalis found?
Zapsalis fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 7 finds on this map (5) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Milk River (5).
How old are Zapsalis fossils?
Finds of Zapsalis on this map date from 85.7 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 Zapsalis 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.