About Megapnosaurus fossils
Megapnosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Megapnosaurus rhodesiensis.
The 8 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Zimbabwe has the most, with 5 (63%). The US finds are all in Utah.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Forest Sandstone, with 4. The rocks are 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Extinct genus of theropods. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Megapnosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 4countries
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 192.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Megapnosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 5 | 63% |
| China | 1 | 13% |
| South Africa | 1 | 13% |
| United States | 1 | 13% |
US states
- Utah (1)
Rock formations that produced Megapnosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Megapnosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Forest Sandstone | 4 |
| Elliot | 1 |
| Lufeng | 1 |
| Moenave | 1 |
| Nyamandhlovu Sandstones | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Zimbabwe
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Massospondylus (80)
- Brachiosaurus (20)
- Barosaurus (19)
- Dicraeosaurus (19)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Mbiresaurus (4)
- Amphicoelias (3)
- Saturnalia (3)
More to explore
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Questions about Megapnosaurus
Where was Megapnosaurus found?
Megapnosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Zimbabwe, China, South Africa and United States. Most of the 8 finds on this map (5) are from Zimbabwe. The rock formation with the most finds is the Forest Sandstone (4).
How old are Megapnosaurus fossils?
Finds of Megapnosaurus on this map date from 201.4 to 192.9 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 Megapnosaurus 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.