About Gongbusaurus fossils
Gongbusaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records 2 species of it: Gongbusaurus shiyii and Gongbusaurus wucaiwanensis.
All 5 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Shishugou, with 4. The rocks are 168.2 to 154.8 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Gongbusaurus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 1country
- 168.2oldest, million years ago
- 154.8youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Gongbusaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 5 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Gongbusaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Gongbusaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Shishugou | 4 |
| Shaximiao | 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
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 Gongbusaurus
Where was Gongbusaurus found?
Gongbusaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 5 finds on this map (5) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Shishugou (4).
How old are Gongbusaurus fossils?
Finds of Gongbusaurus on this map date from 168.2 to 154.8 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 Gongbusaurus 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.