About Lycorhinus fossils
Lycorhinus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Lycorhinus angustidens.
The 5 finds on the map come from 2 countries. South Africa has the most, with 4 (80%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Elliot, with 3. The rocks are 201.4 to 184.2 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Lycorhinus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 2countries
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 184.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Lycorhinus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 80% |
| Lesotho | 1 | 20% |
Rock formations that produced Lycorhinus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Lycorhinus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Elliot | 3 |
| Clarens | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in South Africa
- Massospondylus (80)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Syntarsus (11)
- Lesothosaurus (9)
- Melanorosaurus (9)
- Megapnosaurus (8)
- Heterodontosaurus (7)
- Eucnemesaurus (4)
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 Lycorhinus
Where was Lycorhinus found?
Lycorhinus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from South Africa and Lesotho. Most of the 5 finds on this map (4) are from South Africa. The rock formation with the most finds is the Elliot (3).
How old are Lycorhinus fossils?
Finds of Lycorhinus on this map date from 201.4 to 184.2 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Lycorhinus 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.