1970 in paleontology Newly named dinosaurs Newly named dinosaurs

| Name_ | Novelty | Status_ | Authors | Unit | Location_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daspletosaurus | gen et sp nov | Valid | Russell | Oldman Formation | USA |
| Deinocheirus | fam, gen et sp nov | Valid | Osmólska & Roniewicz | Nemegt Formation | Mongolia |
| Dilophosaurus | gen nov | Valid | Welles | Kayenta formation | USA |
|  Likhoelesaurus  | gen et sp nov | Nomen nudum . | Ellenberger | Lower Elliot Formation | South Africa |
|  Megadontosaurus  | gen et sp nov | Nomen nudum | Brown vide: Ostrom | Cloverly Formation | USA |
| Microvenator | gen et sp nov | Valid | Ostrom | Cloverly Formation | USA |
| Sauropelta | gen et sp nov | Valid | Ostrom | Cloverly Formation | USA |
| Staurikosaurus | gen et sp nov | Valid | Colbert | Santa Maria Formation | Brazil |
| Tenontosaurus | gen et sp nov | Valid | Ostrom | Cloverly Formation | USA |