About Microvenator fossils
Microvenator is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Microvenator celer.
All 4 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (2) and Wyoming (2).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Cloverly, with 4. The rocks are 121.4 to 93.9 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Microvenator on Wikipedia.
- 4finds
- 1country
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Microvenator fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 100% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Microvenator
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Microvenator finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Cloverly | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
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 Microvenator
Where was Microvenator found?
Microvenator fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 4 finds on this map (4) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Cloverly (4).
How old are Microvenator fossils?
Finds of Microvenator on this map date from 121.4 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 Microvenator 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.