About Variraptor fossils
Variraptor is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records one species of it: Variraptor mechinorum.
All 3 finds on the map are in France.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Grès à Reptiles, with 1. The rocks are 83.6 to 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Genus of reptiles (fossil). (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Variraptor on Wikipedia.
- 3finds
- 1country
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 66youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Variraptor fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | 3 | 100% |
Rock formations that produced Variraptor
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Variraptor finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Grès à Reptiles | 1 |
| Marnes Rouges Inférieures | 1 |
Other dinosaurs found in France
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Megalosaurus (60)
- Zalmoxes (44)
- Rhabdodon (37)
- Plateosaurus (36)
- Dacentrurus (31)
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 Variraptor
Where was Variraptor found?
Variraptor fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from France. Most of the 3 finds on this map (3) are from France. The rock formation with the most finds is the Grès à Reptiles (1).
How old are Variraptor fossils?
Finds of Variraptor 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 Variraptor 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.