Carbonera Formation, 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]

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
Country Mexico
Carbonera Formation, Mexico is located in Mexico
Carbonera Formation, Mexico
Carbonera Formation, Mexico (Mexico)
Carbonera Formation, Mexico is located in Durango
Carbonera Formation, Mexico
Carbonera Formation, Mexico (Durango)

Fossil content

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

Ammonites
Bivalves
Gastropods
Brachiopods
Corals

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.

Bibliography

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  • 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