About Sinosaurus fossils
Sinosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Sinosaurus triassicus.
All 16 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Lufeng, with 16. The rocks are 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Sinosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 16finds
- 1country
- 201.4oldest, million years ago
- 192.9youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Sinosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 16 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Sinosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Sinosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Lufeng | 16 |
Other dinosaurs found in China
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Lufengosaurus (28)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
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 Sinosaurus
Where was Sinosaurus found?
Sinosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 16 finds on this map (16) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Lufeng (16).
How old are Sinosaurus fossils?
Finds of Sinosaurus on this map date from 201.4 to 192.9 million years ago, which is the Jurassic period. Ages are ranges, because rock layers are dated to a stage and not to a single year.
Where can I see Sinosaurus 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.