About Nemegtosaurus fossils
Nemegtosaurus (Nemegtosaurus ("Nemegt lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Nemegtosaurus mongoliensis.
The 3 finds on the map come from 3 countries. China has the most, with 1 (33%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Nemegt, with 1. The rocks are 89.8 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of sauropod dinosaurs (Sauropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
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- 3finds
- 3countries
- 89.8oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Nemegtosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1 | 33% |
| Japan | 1 | 33% |
| Mongolia | 1 | 33% |
Rock formations that produced Nemegtosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Nemegtosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Nemegt | 1 |
| Subashi | 1 |
| Tamayama | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
More to explore
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Questions about Nemegtosaurus
Where was Nemegtosaurus found?
Nemegtosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China, Japan and Mongolia. Most of the 3 finds on this map (1) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Nemegt (1).
How old are Nemegtosaurus fossils?
Finds of Nemegtosaurus on this map date from 89.8 to 66 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 Nemegtosaurus 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.