About Tienshanosaurus fossils
Tienshanosaurus is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives.
All 3 finds on the map are in China.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Shishugou, with 3. The rocks are 161.5 to 154.8 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Tienshanosaurus on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 161.5oldest, million years ago
- 154.8youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Tienshanosaurus fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Tienshanosaurus
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Tienshanosaurus finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Shishugou | 3 |
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
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Questions about Tienshanosaurus
Where was Tienshanosaurus found?
Tienshanosaurus fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from China. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from China. The rock formation with the most finds is the Shishugou (3).
How old are Tienshanosaurus fossils?
Finds of Tienshanosaurus on this map date from 161.5 to 154.8 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 Tienshanosaurus 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.