About Pelorosaurus fossils
Pelorosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Pelorosaurus conybeari.
The 3 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United Kingdom has the most, with 2 (67%). In the UK the most finds are in Cambridgeshire (1) and West Sussex (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Tunbridge Wells Sand, with 1. The rocks are 145.1 to 110.1 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Pelorosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 2countries
- 145.1oldest, million years ago
- 110.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Pelorosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 67% |
| France | 1 | 33% |
UK counties
- Cambridgeshire (1)
- West Sussex (1)
Rock formations that produced Pelorosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Pelorosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Sand | 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
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Questions about Pelorosaurus
Where was Pelorosaurus found?
Pelorosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United Kingdom and France. Most of the 3 finds on this map (2) are from United Kingdom. The rock formation with the most finds is the Tunbridge Wells Sand (1).
How old are Pelorosaurus fossils?
Finds of Pelorosaurus on this map date from 145.1 to 110.1 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 Pelorosaurus 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.