About Dryptosaurus fossils
Dryptosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Dryptosaurus aquilunguis.
All 13 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in New Jersey (6), Wyoming (6) and Texas (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lance, with 6. The rocks are 113.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of coelurosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Dryptosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 13finds
- 1country
- 113.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
30% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Dryptosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 13 | 100% |
US states
- New Jersey (6)
- Wyoming (6)
- Texas (1)
Rock formations that produced Dryptosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Dryptosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lance | 6 |
| Marshalltown | 2 |
| Merchantville | 1 |
| Mount Laurel | 1 |
| Navesink | 1 |
| New Egypt | 1 |
| Paluxy | 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 Dryptosaurus
Where was Dryptosaurus found?
Dryptosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 13 finds on this map (13) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lance (6).
How old are Dryptosaurus fossils?
Finds of Dryptosaurus on this map date from 113.2 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 Dryptosaurus 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.