Coordinates: 24°12′N 102°48′W / 24.2°N 102.8°W / 24.2; -102.8

Carbonera Formation, Mexico

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Carbonera Formation
Stratigraphic range: Berriasian-Hauterivian
~145–125 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, shale
Location
Coordinates24°12′N 102°48′W / 24.2°N 102.8°W / 24.2; -102.8
Approximate paleocoordinates20°54′N 55°12′W / 20.9°N 55.2°W / 20.9; -55.2
RegionDurango
CountryFile:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
Carbonera Formation, Mexico (Mexico)
Carbonera Formation, Mexico (Durango)

The Carbonera Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Berriasian to Hauterivian stages of the Early Cretaceous period.[1]

Fossil content

The following fossils were reported from the formation:[1]

Ammonites
Bivalves
Gastropods
Brachiopods
Corals

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.

Bibliography

  • M. R. Sandy. 1990. Early Cretaceous brachiopods from Mexico and their paleobiogeographic significance. Journal of Paleontology 64(6):942-956
  • R. W. Imlay. 1940. Neocomian Faunas of Northern Mexico. Geological Society America Bulletin 51(1):117-190