About Antarctosaurus fossils
Antarctosaurus (Antarctosaurus ("southern lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Antarctosaurus wichmannianus.
The 8 finds on the map come from 4 countries. India has the most, with 3 (38%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lameta, with 3. The rocks are 89.8 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Antarctosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 4countries
- 89.8oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Antarctosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 38% |
| Argentina | 2 | 25% |
| Brazil | 2 | 25% |
| Uruguay | 1 | 13% |
Rock formations that produced Antarctosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Antarctosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lameta | 3 |
| Adamantina | 1 |
| Anacleto | 1 |
| Asencio | 1 |
| Plottier | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in India
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Dilophosaurus (14)
- Pakisaurus (12)
- Isisaurus (7)
- Lamplughsaura (4)
- Ikqaumishan (3)
- Imrankhanhero (3)
- Qaikshaheen (3)
- Titanosaurus (2)
More to explore
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Questions about Antarctosaurus
Where was Antarctosaurus found?
Antarctosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from India, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Most of the 8 finds on this map (3) are from India. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lameta (3).
How old are Antarctosaurus fossils?
Finds of Antarctosaurus on this map date from 89.8 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 Antarctosaurus 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.