Binomial Oviraptor philoceratops · OH-vih-RAP-tor
Late Cretaceous · 75-71 Ma
AI reconstructionOviraptor fossil records in Fossil Atlas are mapped as selected modern discovery locations, with 2 source-backed records currently shown. Known from Late Cretaceous Mongolia, especially Djadokhta Formation and Flaming Cliffs-region fossil context. Key mapped formations in the current dataset include Djadokhta, Dabrazhin. These pins are fossil record locations, not a complete ancient habitat map.
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Oviraptor was a small beaked theropod from Late Cretaceous Mongolia. Its name reflects an early egg-stealing interpretation that is now treated with more caution because related fossils show brooding behavior. Fossil Atlas uses Oviraptor to strengthen the Flaming Cliffs and Djadokhta Formation educational cluster.
Drawn true to scale on a metre ruler.
Length
measured2 m · 6.6 ft
Largest known specimens
Height
measured1.0 m · 3.3 ft
Body mass
estimate35 kg · 77 lb
Typical adult
Top speed
estimate40 km/h · 25 mph
Modelled, debated
Brain : body (EQ)
estimate2.5
Encephalization quotient
Position of this animal’s known range across 252 million years of the Mesozoic and beyond.
75-71 million years ago
Oviraptor means egg thief, but the old interpretation is now treated cautiously.
Related oviraptorosaurs have been found brooding nests.
Its beak and crest make a strong visual identity for cards.
Oviraptor adds egg and nesting questions to the Flaming Cliffs cluster.
Pins show selected fossil records for Oviraptor; use them as modern discovery evidence, not a complete range map. Modern fossil discovery map: pins show where selected fossil and specimen records were found today, not ancient Earth positions. What does this mean?
Specimen evidence
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Oviraptor is represented here by selected fossil records from known from late cretaceous mongolia, especially djadokhta formation and flaming cliffs-region fossil context. Fossil Atlas maps those records as modern discovery locations.
No. The map shows modern fossil discovery locations from selected records. Ancient habitat and paleogeographic reconstructions are separate questions.
The current Fossil Atlas records include Djadokhta. Formation coverage depends on the selected dataset and may not be complete.
Yes. Use the expedition card generator to turn the Oviraptor map and specimen profile into a shareable card.
Selected fossil records from PBDB and museum biodiversity aggregators. Source labels and confidence notes help distinguish canonical paleobiology records from specimen-media records.
Reconstruction images are labeled illustrations and do not represent fossil evidence. Size, speed, and bite-force figures are typical published estimates and remain subject to revision as new specimens are described.
Maps use curated PBDB, museum, and specimen-source records with visible caveats.
Pins show where fossils were found or reported today, not exact ancient habitat positions.
Artwork is labeled separately from specimen photos, maps, and source records.
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