About Leaellynasaura fossils
Leaellynasaura is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Leaellynasaura amicagraphica.
All 4 finds on the map are in Australia.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Eumeralla, with 4. The rocks are 113.2 to 110.1 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Leaellynasaura on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 113.2oldest, million years ago
- 110.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Leaellynasaura fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Leaellynasaura
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Leaellynasaura finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Eumeralla | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in Australia
- Atlascopcosaurus (7)
- Wintonotitan (7)
- Diamantinasaurus (6)
- Australovenator (4)
- Fulgurotherium (3)
- Galleonosaurus (3)
- Muttaburrasaurus (3)
- Savannasaurus (3)
- Minmi (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Leaellynasaura
Where was Leaellynasaura found?
Leaellynasaura fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Australia. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from Australia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Eumeralla (4).
How old are Leaellynasaura fossils?
Finds of Leaellynasaura on this map date from 113.2 to 110.1 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 Leaellynasaura 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.