About Lirainosaurus fossils
Lirainosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Lirainosaurus astibiae.
The 10 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Spain has the most, with 8 (80%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Sierra Perenchiza, with 4. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
- 10finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
40% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Lirainosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8 | 80% |
| France | 2 | 20% |
Rock formations that produced Lirainosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Lirainosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Sierra Perenchiza | 4 |
| Vitoria | 2 |
| Grès à Reptiles | 1 |
| Marnes Rouges Inférieures | 1 |
| Sedano | 1 |
| Villalba de la Sierra | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Spain
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Camptosaurus (42)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Struthiosaurus (23)
- 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 Lirainosaurus
Where was Lirainosaurus found?
Lirainosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Spain and France. Most of the 10 finds on this map (8) are from Spain. The rock formation with the most finds is the Sierra Perenchiza (4).
How old are Lirainosaurus fossils?
Finds of Lirainosaurus 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 Lirainosaurus 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.