About Xenovenator fossils
Xenovenator is a genus of theropods, the mostly meat-eating group. The database records 2 species of it: Xenovenator espinosai and Xenovenator robustus.
The 5 finds on the map come from 2 countries. The United States has the most, with 3 (60%). The US finds are all in New Mexico.
The rock formation with the most finds is called Kirtland, with 3. The rocks are 83.6 to 72.2 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
Extinct genus of dinosaurs. (Description from Wikidata, CC0.)
Read about Xenovenator on Wikipedia.
- 5finds
- 2countries
- 83.6oldest, million years ago
- 72.2youngest, million years ago
Which countries have Xenovenator fossils?
| Country | Finds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 60% |
| Mexico | 2 | 40% |
US states
- New Mexico (3)
Rock formations that produced Xenovenator
A formation is a named body of rock. These are the ones with the most Xenovenator finds.
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Kirtland | 3 |
| Cerro del Pueblo | 2 |
Other dinosaurs found in United States
- Richardoestesia (239)
- Triceratops (166)
- Saurornitholestes (148)
- Allosaurus (147)
- Paronychodon (141)
- Camarasaurus (138)
- Iguanodon (132)
- Troodon (103)
- Stegosaurus (86)
- Edmontosaurus (85)
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 Xenovenator
Where was Xenovenator found?
Xenovenator fossils are recorded in the Paleobiology Database from United States and Mexico. Most of the 5 finds on this map (3) are from United States. The rock formation with the most finds is the Kirtland (3).
How old are Xenovenator fossils?
Finds of Xenovenator on this map date from 83.6 to 72.2 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 Xenovenator 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.