The Mpandi Formation is a geological formation in Zimbabwe. It dates back to the Late Triassic to Early Jurassic.[1]

Mpandi Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Triassic-Early Jurassic
TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates22°12′S 29°30′E / 22.2°S 29.5°E / -22.2; 29.5
Approximate paleocoordinates36°36′S 3°24′E / 36.6°S 3.4°E / -36.6; 3.4
RegionMatabeleland South
Country Zimbabwe
Mpandi Formation is located in Africa
Mpandi Formation
Mpandi Formation (Africa)
Mpandi Formation is located in Zimbabwe
Mpandi Formation
Mpandi Formation (Zimbabwe)

Fossil content edit

Dinosaurs of the Mpandi Formation
Genus Species Location Stratigraphic position Abundance Notes Images
Euskelosaurus E. cf. browni Matabeleland South [1]
Other fossils

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Weishampel, David B; et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution (Late Triassic, Africa)." In: Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. Pp. 528–529. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.

Further reading edit

  • D. Munyikwa. 1997. Faunal analysis of Karoo-aged sediments in the northern Limpopo Valley, Zimbabwe. Arnoldia Zimbabwe 10(13):129-140