About Itemirus fossils
Itemirus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Itemirus medullaris.
All 5 finds on the map are in Uzbekistan.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Bissekty, with 5. The rocks are 93.9 to 89.8 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Itemirus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 1country
- 93.9oldest, million years ago
- 89.8youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Itemirus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 5 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Itemirus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Itemirus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Bissekty | 5 |
Other dinosaurs found in Uzbekistan
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Alectrosaurus (19)
- Pectinodon (9)
- Asiaceratops (8)
- Saurornithoides (8)
- Caenagnathasia (7)
- Turanoceratops (6)
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 Itemirus
Where was Itemirus found?
Itemirus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Uzbekistan. Most of the 5 finds on this map (5) are from Uzbekistan. The rock formation with the most finds is the Bissekty (5).
How old are Itemirus fossils?
Finds of Itemirus on this map date from 93.9 to 89.8 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 Itemirus 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.