About Aegyptosaurus fossils
Aegyptosaurus (Egypt's lizard) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Aegyptosaurus baharijensis.
The 7 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Egypt has the most, with 4 (57%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Baharîje, with 4. The rocks are 143.1 to 93.9 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of Cretaceous titanosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Aegyptosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 7finds
- 2countries
- 143.1oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Aegyptosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 4 | 57% |
| Niger | 3 | 43% |
Rock formations that produced Aegyptosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Aegyptosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Baharîje | 4 |
| Echkar | 1 |
| Irhazer Shales | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Egypt
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Spinosaurus (44)
- Erectopus (8)
- Deltadromeus (6)
- Bahariasaurus (5)
More to explore
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Questions about Aegyptosaurus
Where was Aegyptosaurus found?
Aegyptosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Egypt and Niger. Most of the 7 finds on this map (4) are from Egypt. The rock formation with the most finds is the Baharîje (4).
How old are Aegyptosaurus fossils?
Finds of Aegyptosaurus on this map date from 143.1 to 93.9 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 Aegyptosaurus 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.