About Dicraeosaurus fossils
Dicraeosaurus (Dicraeosaurus ("bifurcated) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records 2 species of it: Dicraeosaurus hansemanni and Dicraeosaurus sattleri.
The 19 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Tanzania has the most, with 18 (95%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Tendaguru, with 18. The rocks are 161.5 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Extinct genus of sauropod dinosaurs (Sauropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 19finds
- 2countries
- 161.5oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Dicraeosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 18 | 95% |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 5% |
Rock formations that produced Dicraeosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Dicraeosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Tendaguru | 18 |
| Kadzi | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Tanzania
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Giraffatitan (42)
- Ceratosaurus (29)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Kentrosaurus (27)
- Brachiosaurus (20)
- Tornieria (7)
- Asilisaurus (4)
- Elaphrosaurus (4)
More to explore
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Questions about Dicraeosaurus
Where was Dicraeosaurus found?
Dicraeosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Most of the 19 finds on this map (18) are from Tanzania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Tendaguru (18).
How old are Dicraeosaurus fossils?
Finds of Dicraeosaurus on this map date from 161.5 to 143.1 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Dicraeosaurus 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.