About Chirostenotes fossils
Chirostenotes is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Chirostenotes pergracilis.
The 28 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 19 (68%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (14), Texas (3) and South Dakota (2).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Hell Creek, with 14. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of oviraptorosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Chirostenotes on Wikipedia.
- 28finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, 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 Chirostenotes fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 19 | 68% |
| Canada | 9 | 32% |
US states
- Montana (14)
- Texas (3)
- South Dakota (2)
Rock formations that produced Chirostenotes
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Chirostenotes finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Hell Creek | 14 |
| Dinosaur Park | 8 |
| Aguja | 3 |
| Judith River | 2 |
| Wapiti | 1 |
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 Chirostenotes
Where was Chirostenotes found?
Chirostenotes fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Canada. Most of the 28 finds on this map (19) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Hell Creek (14).
How old are Chirostenotes fossils?
Finds of Chirostenotes 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 Chirostenotes 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.