About Rapetosaurus fossils
Rapetosaurus (Rapetosaurus ("mischievious giant lizard")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Rapetosaurus krausei.
All 5 finds on the map are in Madagascar.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Maevarano, with 5. The rocks are 72.2 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of sauropod dinosaurs (Sauropoda). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Rapetosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
60% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Rapetosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 5 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Rapetosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Rapetosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Maevarano | 5 |
Other dinosaurs found in Madagascar
- Masiakasaurus (29)
- Majungasaurus (25)
More to explore
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Questions about Rapetosaurus
Where was Rapetosaurus found?
Rapetosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Madagascar. Most of the 5 finds on this map (5) are from Madagascar. The rock formation with the most finds is the Maevarano (5).
How old are Rapetosaurus fossils?
Finds of Rapetosaurus on this map date from 72.2 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 Rapetosaurus 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.