About Saltasaurus fossils
Saltasaurus (Saltasaurus ("lizard from Salta")) is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Saltasaurus loricatus.
All 1 find on the map are in Argentina.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lecho, with 1. 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 Saltasaurus on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 72.2oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Saltasaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Saltasaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Saltasaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lecho | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Argentina
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Neuquensaurus (15)
- Herrerasaurus (11)
- Antarctosaurus (8)
- Aeolosaurus (6)
- Limaysaurus (6)
- Giganotosaurus (4)
- Lewisuchus (4)
- Patagosaurus (4)
- Rocasaurus (4)
More to explore
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Questions about Saltasaurus
Where was Saltasaurus found?
Saltasaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Argentina. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from Argentina. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lecho (1).
How old are Saltasaurus fossils?
Finds of Saltasaurus 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 Saltasaurus 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.