About Spinophorosaurus fossils
Spinophorosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Spinophorosaurus nigerensis.
All 1 find on the map are in Niger.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Irhazer II, with 1. The rocks are 170.9 to 165.3 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Spinophorosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 1find
- 1country
- 170.9oldest, million years ago
- 165.3youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Spinophorosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | 1 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Spinophorosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Spinophorosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Irhazer II | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in Niger
- Carcharodontosaurus (44)
- Spinosaurus (44)
- Ouranosaurus (8)
- Aegyptosaurus (7)
- Bahariasaurus (5)
- Afrovenator (3)
- Nigersaurus (3)
- Spinostropheus (3)
- Jobaria (2)
- Suchomimus (2)
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 Spinophorosaurus
Where was Spinophorosaurus found?
Spinophorosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Niger. Most of the 1 finds on this map (1) are from Niger. The rock formation with the most finds is the Irhazer II (1).
How old are Spinophorosaurus fossils?
Finds of Spinophorosaurus on this map date from 170.9 to 165.3 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 Spinophorosaurus 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.