Earth:Lomas Coloradas Formation

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Lomas Coloradas Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian
TypeGeological formation
Location
Country Mexico

The Lomas Coloradas Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation in Mexico. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although only a few have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1]

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs reported from the Lomas Coloradas Formation
Genus Species Location Stratigraphic Position Material Notes Images

Tyrannosaurus[2]

T. rex

A tyrannosaurid. Also from the Hell Creek, Denver, Ferris, Frenchman, Javelina, Livingston, McRae, North Horn, Scollard, and Willow Creek Formations.

Tyrannosaurus by Mark P. Witton.png

See also

  • List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
    • List of stratigraphic units with indeterminate dinosaur fossils

Footnotes

  1. Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
  2. http://theropoddatabase.com/Tyrannosauroidea.html#Tyrannosaurusrex

References

  • Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN:0-520-24209-2.