About Leptorhynchos fossils
Leptorhynchos is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Leptorhynchos elegans and Leptorhynchos gaddisi.
The 10 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 7 (70%). Within the United States the most finds are in Texas (2) and Montana (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, with 5. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
- 10finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Leptorhynchos fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 7 | 70% |
| United States | 3 | 30% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Leptorhynchos
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Leptorhynchos finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 5 |
| Aguja | 2 |
| Frenchman | 2 |
| Two Medicine | 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 Leptorhynchos
Where was Leptorhynchos found?
Leptorhynchos fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 10 finds on this map (7) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (5).
How old are Leptorhynchos fossils?
Finds of Leptorhynchos 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 Leptorhynchos 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.