About Ouranosaurus fossils
Ouranosaurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Ouranosaurus nigeriensis.
The 8 finds on the map come from 4 countries. Niger has the most, with 4 (50%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Elrhaz, with 4. The rocks are 121.4 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Ouranosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 8finds
- 4countries
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Ouranosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | 4 | 50% |
| Cameroon | 2 | 25% |
| Sudan | 1 | 13% |
| Tunisia | 1 | 13% |
Rock formations that produced Ouranosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Ouranosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Elrhaz | 4 |
| Koum | 2 |
| Aïn el Guettar | 1 |
| Wadi Milk | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Niger
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Spinosaurus (44)
- Aegyptosaurus (7)
- Bahariasaurus (5)
- Afrovenator (3)
- Nigersaurus (3)
- Spinostropheus (3)
- Jobaria (2)
- Suchomimus (2)
- Rugops (1)
More to explore
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Questions about Ouranosaurus
Where was Ouranosaurus found?
Ouranosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Niger, Cameroon, Sudan and Tunisia. Most of the 8 finds on this map (4) are from Niger. The rock formation with the most finds is the Elrhaz (4).
How old are Ouranosaurus fossils?
Finds of Ouranosaurus on this map date from 121.4 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 Ouranosaurus 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.