About Ampelosaurus fossils
Ampelosaurus (Ampelosaurus ("vine lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Ampelosaurus atacis.
The 5 finds on the map come from 2 countries. France has the most, with 4 (80%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Argiles rutilantes, with 1. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ampelosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Ampelosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | 4 | 80% |
| Spain | 1 | 20% |
Rock formations that produced Ampelosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ampelosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Argiles rutilantes | 1 |
| Grès à Reptiles | 1 |
| Marnes Rouges Inférieures | 1 |
| Villalba de la Sierra | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in France
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
More to explore
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Questions about Ampelosaurus
Where was Ampelosaurus found?
Ampelosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from France and Spain. Most of the 5 finds on this map (4) are from France. The rock formation with the most finds is the Argiles rutilantes (1).
How old are Ampelosaurus fossils?
Finds of Ampelosaurus on this map date from 83.6 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 Ampelosaurus 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.