About Albertosaurus fossils
Albertosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Albertosaurus sarcophagus.
The 32 finds on the map come from 3 countries. Canada has the most, with 23 (72%). Within the United States the most finds are in Colorado (2), New Mexico (2), Missouri (1), Montana (1) and 1 more.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Horseshoe Canyon, with 19. The rocks are 85.7 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurids. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Albertosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 32finds
- 3countries
- 85.7oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Albertosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 23 | 72% |
| United States | 7 | 22% |
| Mexico | 2 | 6% |
US states
- Colorado (2)
- New Mexico (2)
- Missouri (1)
- Montana (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Rock formations that produced Albertosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Albertosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Horseshoe Canyon | 19 |
| Judith River | 3 |
| Corral de Enmedio | 2 |
| Fruitland | 1 |
| Kirtland | 1 |
| Lance | 1 |
| Oldman | 1 |
| Scollard | 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
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Questions about Albertosaurus
Where was Albertosaurus found?
Albertosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada, United States and Mexico. Most of the 32 finds on this map (23) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Horseshoe Canyon (19).
How old are Albertosaurus fossils?
Finds of Albertosaurus 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 Albertosaurus 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.