About Tornieria fossils
Tornieria is a genus of sauropodomorphs, the long-necked group and its relatives. The database records one species of it: Tornieria africana.
All 7 finds on the map are in Tanzania.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Tendaguru, with 7. The rocks are 152.2 to 143.1 million years ago, in the Jurassic period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Tornieria on Wikipedia.
- 7finds
- 1country
- 152.2oldest, million years ago
- 143.1youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Tornieria fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 7 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Tornieria
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Tornieria finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Tendaguru | 7 |
Other dinosaurs found in Tanzania
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Giraffatitan (42)
- Ceratosaurus (29)
- Torvosaurus (28)
- Kentrosaurus (27)
- Brachiosaurus (20)
- Dicraeosaurus (19)
- Asilisaurus (4)
- Elaphrosaurus (4)
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 Tornieria
Where was Tornieria found?
Tornieria fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from Tanzania. Most of the 7 finds on this map (7) are from Tanzania. The rock formation with the most finds is the Tendaguru (7).
How old are Tornieria fossils?
Finds of Tornieria on this map date from 152.2 to 143.1 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 Tornieria 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.