About Limaysaurus fossils
Limaysaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Limaysaurus tessonei.
The 6 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Argentina has the most, with 5 (83%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Candeleros, with 4. The rocks are 113.2 to 93.9 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Limaysaurus on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 2countries
- 113.2oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Limaysaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 5 | 83% |
| Brazil | 1 | 17% |
Rock formations that produced Limaysaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Limaysaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Candeleros | 4 |
| Alcântara | 1 |
| Huincul | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
- Bonapartenykus (3)
More to explore
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Questions about Limaysaurus
Where was Limaysaurus found?
Limaysaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina and Brazil. Most of the 6 finds on this map (5) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Candeleros (4).
How old are Limaysaurus fossils?
Finds of Limaysaurus on this map date from 113.2 to 93.9 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 Limaysaurus 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.