The Jingchuan Formation is a Barremian geologic formation in China. Various dinosaur fossils and tracks have been reported from the formation.[1]

Jingchuan Formation
Stratigraphic range: Barremian
~125–120 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofZhidan Group
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherMudstone
Location
Coordinates38°54′N 107°18′E / 38.9°N 107.3°E / 38.9; 107.3
Approximate paleocoordinates40°00′N 109°00′E / 40.0°N 109.0°E / 40.0; 109.0
RegionInner Mongolia
Country China
Jingchuan Formation is located in China
Jingchuan Formation
Jingchuan Formation (China)
Jingchuan Formation is located in Inner Mongolia
Jingchuan Formation
Jingchuan Formation (Inner Mongolia)

Vertebrate paleofauna

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References

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  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.

Bibliography

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  • Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.
  • Lockley, Martin G.; Li, Jianjun; Xing, Lida; Gao, Bin; and Matsukawa, Masaki: Cretaceous Research, "Large theropod and small sauropod trackmakers from the Lower Cretaceous Jingchuan Formation, Inner Mongolia, China", vol 91: University of Colorado at Denver. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cretres.2018.07.007