About Melanorosaurus fossils
Melanorosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Melanorosaurus readi.
The 9 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Lesotho has the most, with 5 (56%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Elliot, with 9. The rocks are 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of basal sauropodomorph dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Melanorosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 9finds
- 2countries
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 192.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Melanorosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | 5 | 56% |
| South Africa | 4 | 44% |
Rock formations that produced Melanorosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Melanorosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Elliot | 9 |
Other dinosaurs found in Lesotho
- Massospondylus (80)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Lesothosaurus (9)
- Lycorhinus (5)
More to explore
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Questions about Melanorosaurus
Where was Melanorosaurus found?
Melanorosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Lesotho and South Africa. Most of the 9 finds on this map (5) are from Lesotho. The rock formation with the most finds is the Elliot (9).
How old are Melanorosaurus fossils?
Finds of Melanorosaurus 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 Melanorosaurus 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.