About Liliensternus fossils
Liliensternus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Liliensternus liliensterni.
The 5 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Germany has the most, with 4 (80%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Trossingen, with 3. The rocks are 227.3 to 201.4 million years ago, in the Triassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Liliensternus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 2countries
- 227.3oldest, million years ago
- 201.4youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Liliensternus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 80% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 20% |
Rock formations that produced Liliensternus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Liliensternus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Trossingen | 3 |
| Klettgau | 1 |
| Löwenstein | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Germany
- Allosaurus (147)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Camptosaurus (42)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Dryosaurus (24)
- Brachiosaurus (20)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
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 Liliensternus
Where was Liliensternus found?
Liliensternus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Germany and Switzerland. Most of the 5 finds on this map (4) are from Germany. The rock formation with the most finds is the Trossingen (3).
How old are Liliensternus fossils?
Finds of Liliensternus on this map date from 227.3 to 201.4 million years ago, which is the Triassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Liliensternus 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.