Earth:Beipiao Formation

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Beipiao Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian
~194–183 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesHaifanggou Formation (unconformably)
Lithology
PrimaryCoal
Location
LocationXinglong County
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 41°18′N 120°12′E / 41.3°N 120.2°E / 41.3; 120.2
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 46°48′N 127°54′E / 46.8°N 127.9°E / 46.8; 127.9
RegionHebei
Country China
Type section
Named forBeipiao
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The Beipiao Formation[1] contains coal measures dated to the Early Jurassic period. Its mainly located in Xinglong County, Hebei Province

Fossil content

  • Cockroaches
    • Euryblattula beipiaoensis, E. chaoyangensis
    • Rhipidoblattina longa, R. mayingziensis
    • Taublatta yangshugouensis

References

  1. Zhang, Shouxin (2009). Geological Formation Names of China. ISBN 978-3540-93823-1. 

Bibliography

  • Wang, W.L. 1987. Early Mesozoic insects fossils from western Liaoning, 202-222. Mesozoic Stratigraphy and Palaeontology of Western Liaoning.