About Talarurus fossils
Talarurus is a genus of ornithischians, the horned, armoured and duck-billed group. The database records one species of it: Talarurus plicatospineus.
All 3 finds on the map are in Mongolia.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Baynshire, with 3. The rocks are 100.5 to 83.6 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Talarurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 100.5oldest, million years ago
- 83.6youngest, million years ago
30% of these finds are marked approximate in the database, so their dots may sit some way from the real site.
Which countries have Talarurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Talarurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Talarurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Baynshire | 3 |
Other dinosaurs found in Mongolia
- Psittacosaurus (70)
- Tarbosaurus (56)
- Protoceratops (38)
- Saurolophus (38)
- Gallimimus (30)
- Mamenchisaurus (24)
- Pinacosaurus (24)
- Velociraptor (20)
- Bagaceratops (18)
- Avimimus (8)
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 Talarurus
Where was Talarurus found?
Talarurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Mongolia. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from Mongolia. The rock formation with the most finds is the Baynshire (3).
How old are Talarurus fossils?
Finds of Talarurus on this map date from 100.5 to 83.6 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 Talarurus 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.