About Euoplocephalus fossils
Euoplocephalus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Euoplocephalus tutus.
The 18 finds on the map come from 3 countries. Canada has the most, with 11 (61%). The US finds are all in Montana.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 8. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Euoplocephalus on Wikipedia.
- 18finds
- 3countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
10% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Euoplocephalus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 11 | 61% |
| United States | 6 | 33% |
| China | 1 | 6% |
US states
- Montana (6)
Rock formations that produced Euoplocephalus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Euoplocephalus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 8 |
| Judith River | 3 |
| Two Medicine | 2 |
| Bearpaw Shale | 1 |
| Horseshoe Canyon | 1 |
| Oldman | 1 |
| St. Mary River | 1 |
| Subashi | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
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 Euoplocephalus
Where was Euoplocephalus found?
Euoplocephalus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada, United States and China. Most of the 18 finds on this map (11) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (8).
How old are Euoplocephalus fossils?
Finds of Euoplocephalus on this map date from 83.6 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 Euoplocephalus 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.