About Coelophysis fossils
Coelophysis is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Coelophysis bauri and Podokesaurus holyokensis.
All 26 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in New Mexico (18), Texas (4), Arizona (1), Colorado (1) and 2 more.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Chinle, with 10. The rocks are 227.3 to 192.9 million years ago, in the Triassic and Jurassic periods.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs (Theropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Coelophysis on Wikipedia.
- 26finds
- 1country
- 227.3oldest, million years ago
- 192.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Coelophysis fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 26 | 100% |
US states
- New Mexico (18)
- Texas (4)
- Arizona (1)
- Colorado (1)
- Connecticut (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
Rock formations that produced Coelophysis
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Coelophysis finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Chinle | 10 |
| Petrified Forest | 8 |
| Tecovas | 2 |
| Bull Canyon | 1 |
| Cooper Canyon | 1 |
| Dockum | 1 |
| Portland | 1 |
| Rock Point | 1 |
| Shuttle Meadow | 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
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Questions about Coelophysis
Where was Coelophysis found?
Coelophysis fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 26 finds on this map (26) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Chinle (10).
How old are Coelophysis fossils?
Finds of Coelophysis on this map date from 227.3 to 192.9 million years ago, which is the Triassic and Jurassic periods. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Coelophysis 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.