About Ornithopsis fossils
Ornithopsis is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Ornithopsis hulkei.
The 6 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 5 (83%). In the UK the most finds are in Isle of Wight (4) and Dorset (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Wessex, with 2. The rocks are 145.1 to 119.6 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ornithopsis on Wikipedia.
- 6finds
- 2countries
- 145.1oldest, million years ago
- 119.6youngest, million years ago
20% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Ornithopsis fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5 | 83% |
| Germany | 1 | 17% |
UK counties
- Isle of Wight (4)
- Dorset (1)
Rock formations that produced Ornithopsis
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ornithopsis finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Wessex | 2 |
| Portland Stone | 1 |
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 Ornithopsis
Where was Ornithopsis found?
Ornithopsis fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom and Germany. Most of the 6 finds on this map (5) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Wessex (2).
How old are Ornithopsis fossils?
Finds of Ornithopsis on this map date from 145.1 to 119.6 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 Ornithopsis 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.