Carbonera Formation, Mexico
| Carbonera Formation Stratigraphic range: Berriasian-Hauterivian ~ | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, shale |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 24°12′N 102°48′W / 24.2°N 102.8°WCoordinates: 24°12′N 102°48′W / 24.2°N 102.8°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 20°54′N 55°12′W / 20.9°N 55.2°W |
| Region | Durango |
| Country |  Mexico |
  Carbonera Formation, Mexico (Mexico) | |
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
- Exogyra reedi
- Plicatula pulchra
- Gryphaea sp.
- Gastropods
- Brachiopods
- Corals
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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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
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Mexico
- Lower Cretaceous Series of North America
- Cretaceous Mexico
- Berriasian Stage
- Hauterivian Stage
- Valanginian Stage
- Sandstone formations
- Shale formations
- Shallow marine deposits
- Paleontology in Mexico