About Atrociraptor fossils
Atrociraptor is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Atrociraptor marshalli.
All 6 finds on the map are in Canada.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Horseshoe Canyon, with 6. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Atrociraptor on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 1country
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Atrociraptor fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 6 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Atrociraptor
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Atrociraptor finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Horseshoe Canyon | 6 |
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
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 Atrociraptor
Where was Atrociraptor found?
Atrociraptor fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada. Most of the 6 finds on this map (6) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Horseshoe Canyon (6).
How old are Atrociraptor fossils?
Finds of Atrociraptor 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 Atrociraptor 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.