About Erectopus fossils
Erectopus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Erectopus sauvagei and Erectopus superbus.
The 8 finds on the map come from 3 countries. France has the most, with 4 (50%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Baharîje, with 3. The rocks are 125.8 to 93.9 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Erectopus on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 3countries
- 125.8oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Erectopus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | 4 | 50% |
| Egypt | 3 | 38% |
| Portugal | 1 | 13% |
Rock formations that produced Erectopus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Erectopus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Baharîje | 3 |
| La Penthiève Beds | 1 |
| Papo Seco | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in France
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
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 Erectopus
Where was Erectopus found?
Erectopus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from France, Egypt and Portugal. Most of the 8 finds on this map (4) are from France. The rock formation with the most finds is the Baharîje (3).
How old are Erectopus fossils?
Finds of Erectopus on this map date from 125.8 to 93.9 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 Erectopus 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.