About Carnotaurus fossils
Carnotaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Carnotaurus sastrei.
All 1 find on the map are in Argentina.
The rock formation with the most finds is called La Colonia, with 1. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Carnotaurus on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Carnotaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Carnotaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Carnotaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| La Colonia | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
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 Carnotaurus
Where was Carnotaurus found?
Carnotaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the La Colonia (1).
How old are Carnotaurus fossils?
Finds of Carnotaurus 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 Carnotaurus 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.