About Anzu fossils
Anzu is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Anzu wyliei.
All 6 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in South Dakota (3), Montana (2) and North Dakota (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Hell Creek, with 6. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
- 6finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Anzu fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 100% |
US states
- South Dakota (3)
- Montana (2)
- North Dakota (1)
Rock formations that produced Anzu
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Anzu finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Hell Creek | 6 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
More to explore
Before you go fossil hunting. A dot shows where a find was recorded, not where you may dig. Many fossil sites are on private or protected land and collecting rules differ by country. Check the rules before collecting and never dig on protected sites.
Questions about Anzu
Where was Anzu found?
Anzu fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 6 finds on this map (6) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Hell Creek (6).
How old are Anzu fossils?
Finds of Anzu on this map date from 72.2 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 Anzu 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.