The Ahbach Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Middle Devonian period.

Ahbach Formation
Stratigraphic range: Eifelian-Givetian
~390–385 Ma
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsHallert & Olifant members
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherMudstone
Location
Coordinates50°18′N 7°36′E / 50.3°N 7.6°E / 50.3; 7.6
Approximate paleocoordinates23°00′S 8°00′E / 23.0°S 8.°E / -23.0; 8.
RegionNordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz
CountryGermany
ExtentEifel, Rhenisch Schiefergebirge
Ahbach Formation is located in Germany
Ahbach Formation
Ahbach Formation
Ahbach Formation
Ahbach Formation (Germany)

Fossil content

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The formation has provided among others the following fossils:[1]

See also

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References

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Further reading

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  • S. M. L. Pohler, D. Brühl, and B. Mestermann. 1999. Struves Mud Mound am Weinberg - carbonate buildup-Fazies im otomari-Intervall, Hillesheimer Mulde, Eifel [Struve's mud mound from the Weinberg Quarry - carbonate buildup facies within the otomari interval, Hillesheim syncline, Eifel Hills]. Senckenbergiana lethaea 79(1):13-29
  • U. Koch-Fruchtl and C. T. Gee. 1994. Middle Devonian Pseudopalaeoporella lummatonensis from the Rhenish Schiefergebirge (Sauerland and Eifel), Western Germany. Palaeontographica Abteilung B 232:1-13
  • B.-P. Lütte. 1993. Zur stratigraphischen Verteilung tabulater Korallen im Mittel-Devon der Sätenicher Mulde (Rheinisches Schiefergebirge, Nord-Eifel). Geologica et Palaeontologica 27:55-71