About Muttaburrasaurus fossils
Muttaburrasaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Muttaburrasaurus langdoni.
All 3 finds on the map are in Australia.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Allaru Mudstone, with 2. The rocks are 106.3 to 93.9 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Muttaburrasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 106.3oldest, million years ago
- 93.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Muttaburrasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Muttaburrasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Muttaburrasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Allaru Mudstone | 2 |
| Mackunda | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Australia
- Atlascopcosaurus (7)
- Wintonotitan (7)
- Diamantinasaurus (6)
- Australovenator (4)
- Leaellynasaura (4)
- Fulgurotherium (3)
- Galleonosaurus (3)
- Savannasaurus (3)
- Minmi (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Muttaburrasaurus
Where was Muttaburrasaurus found?
Muttaburrasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Australia. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Australia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Allaru Mudstone (2).
How old are Muttaburrasaurus fossils?
Finds of Muttaburrasaurus on this map date from 106.3 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 Muttaburrasaurus 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.