About Stenonychosaurus fossils
Stenonychosaurus is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Stenonychosaurus inequalis.
The 14 finds on the map come from 2 countries. Canada has the most, with 12 (86%). Within the United States the most finds are in Montana (1) and Wyoming (1).
The rock formation with the most finds is called Dinosaur Park, 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 Stenonychosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 14finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Stenonychosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 12 | 86% |
| United States | 2 | 14% |
US states
Rock formations that produced Stenonychosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Stenonychosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park | 6 |
| Oldman | 6 |
| Lance | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in Canada
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Troodon (103)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
- Tyrannosaurus (85)
- Centrosaurus (57)
- Thescelosaurus (55)
- Dromaeosaurus (48)
More to explore
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Questions about Stenonychosaurus
Where was Stenonychosaurus found?
Stenonychosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Canada and United States. Most of the 14 finds on this map (12) are from Canada. The rock formation with the most finds is the Dinosaur Park (6).
How old are Stenonychosaurus fossils?
Finds of Stenonychosaurus 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 Stenonychosaurus 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.