About Antarctopelta fossils
Antarctopelta is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Antarctopelta oliveroi.
All 1 find on the map are in Antarctica.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Snow Hill Island, with 1. The rocks are 83.6 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of ankylosaurs (Ankylosauria). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Antarctopelta on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Antarctopelta fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Antarctopelta
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Antarctopelta finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Snow Hill Island | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Antarctica
- Cryolophosaurus (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Antarctopelta
Where was Antarctopelta found?
Antarctopelta fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Antarctica. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from Antarctica. The rock formation with the most finds is the Snow Hill Island (1).
How old are Antarctopelta fossils?
Finds of Antarctopelta on this map date from 83.6 to 72.2 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 Antarctopelta 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.