About Epidexipteryx fossils
Epidexipteryx is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Epidexipteryx hui.
All 1 find on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Tiaojishan, with 1. The rocks are 165.3 to 161.5 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Epidexipteryx on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 165.3oldest, million years ago
- 161.5youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Epidexipteryx fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Epidexipteryx
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Epidexipteryx finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Tiaojishan | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
More to explore
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Questions about Epidexipteryx
Where was Epidexipteryx found?
Epidexipteryx fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Tiaojishan (1).
How old are Epidexipteryx fossils?
Finds of Epidexipteryx on this map date from 165.3 to 161.5 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 Epidexipteryx 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.