About Oviraptor fossils
Oviraptor is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Oviraptor philoceratops.
The 3 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Mongolia has the most, with 2 (67%).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Djadokhta, with 2. The rocks are 89.8 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of oviraptorid dinosaur. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Oviraptor on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 2countries
- 89.8oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, 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 Oviraptor fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 2 | 67% |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 33% |
Rock formations that produced Oviraptor
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Oviraptor finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Djadokhta | 2 |
| Dabrazhin | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Velociraptor (20)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
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 Oviraptor
Where was Oviraptor found?
Oviraptor fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Most of the 3 finds on this map (2) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Djadokhta (2).
How old are Oviraptor fossils?
Finds of Oviraptor on this map date from 89.8 to 72.2 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 Oviraptor 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.