About Gyposaurus fossils
Gyposaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Gyposaurus sinensis.
All 9 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lufeng, with 8. The rocks are 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Gyposaurus on Wikipedia.
- 9finds
- 1country
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 192.9youngest, 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 Gyposaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 9 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Gyposaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Gyposaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lufeng | 8 |
| Zhenzhuchong | 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 Gyposaurus
Where was Gyposaurus found?
Gyposaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 9 finds on this map (9) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lufeng (8).
How old are Gyposaurus fossils?
Finds of Gyposaurus on this map date from 201.4 to 192.9 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 Gyposaurus 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.