About Nuthetes fossils
Nuthetes is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Nuthetes destructor.
The 7 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 5 (71%). In the UK the most finds are in Dorset (4) and Wiltshire (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lulworth, with 4. The rocks are 143.1 to 137.1 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Nuthetes on Wikipedia.
- 7finds
- 2countries
- 143.1oldest, million years ago
- 137.1youngest, million years ago
30% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Nuthetes fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5 | 71% |
| France | 2 | 29% |
UK counties
Rock formations that produced Nuthetes
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Nuthetes finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lulworth | 4 |
Other dinosaurs found in United Kingdom
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
- Cetiosaurus (30)
- Mantellisaurus (17)
- Polacanthus (16)
- Thecodontosaurus (14)
- Scelidosaurus (13)
- Baryonyx (12)
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 Nuthetes
Where was Nuthetes found?
Nuthetes fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom and France. Most of the 7 finds on this map (5) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lulworth (4).
How old are Nuthetes fossils?
Finds of Nuthetes on this map date from 143.1 to 137.1 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 Nuthetes 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.