About Pentaceratops fossils
Pentaceratops is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Pentaceratops sternbergii.
All 14 finds on the map are in United States. Within the United States the most finds are in New Mexico (12), Colorado (1) and Texas (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Fruitland, with 6. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Pentaceratops on Wikipedia.
- 14finds
- 1country
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Pentaceratops fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 14 | 100% |
US states
- New Mexico (12)
- Colorado (1)
- Texas (1)
Rock formations that produced Pentaceratops
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Pentaceratops finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Fruitland | 6 |
| Kirtland | 6 |
| Aguja | 1 |
| Williams Fork | 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 Pentaceratops
Where was Pentaceratops found?
Pentaceratops fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States. Most of the 14 finds on this map (14) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Fruitland (6).
How old are Pentaceratops fossils?
Finds of Pentaceratops 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 Pentaceratops 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.