About Ornithomimus fossils
Ornithomimus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 4 species of it: Ornithomimus edmontonicus, Ornithomimus minutus, Ornithomimus tenuis and Ornithomimus velox.
The 35 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 24 (69%). Within the United States the most finds are in Wyoming (7), Colorado (4), Montana (4), North Carolina (3) and 4 more.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lance, with 9. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ornithomimus on Wikipedia.
- 35finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Ornithomimus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 24 | 69% |
| Canada | 11 | 31% |
US states
- Wyoming (7)
- Colorado (4)
- Montana (4)
- North Carolina (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- New Mexico (1)
- Texas (1)
- Utah (1)
Rock formations that produced Ornithomimus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ornithomimus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lance | 9 |
| Horseshoe Canyon | 5 |
| Denver | 4 |
| Dinosaur Park | 3 |
| Hell Creek | 2 |
| Tar Heel | 2 |
| Aguja | 1 |
| Ferris | 1 |
| Frenchman | 1 |
| Fruitland | 1 |
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 Ornithomimus
Where was Ornithomimus found?
Ornithomimus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Canada. Most of the 35 finds on this map (24) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lance (9).
How old are Ornithomimus fossils?
Finds of Ornithomimus on this map date from 83.6 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 Ornithomimus 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.