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Bayin-Gobi Formation
Stratigraphic range: Albian PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofYin-E Basin
UnderliesSuhongtu Formation
OverliesPermian metamorphic basement
Thickness100-2120 m
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, Siltstone, Conglomerate
OtherSandstone
Location
RegionAsia
Country China
ExtentInner Mongolia

The Bayin-Gobi Formation (simplified Chinese: 巴音戈壁组; traditional Chinese: 巴音戈壁組; pinyin: Bāyīn Gēbì Zǔ) (also known as Bayan Gobi, or Bayingebi Formation) is a geological formation in Inner Mongolia, north China, whose strata date back to Albian of the Early Cretaceous period. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

Paleobiota of the Bayin-Gobi Formation

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Taxon Reclassified taxon Taxon falsely reported as present Dubious taxon or junior synonym Ichnotaxon Ootaxon Morphotaxon
Notes
Uncertain or tentative taxa are in small text; crossed out taxa are discredited.

Dinosaurs

Genus Species Location Stratigraphic Position Material Notes Images
Alxasaurus A. elesitaiensis Elesitai Village "Partial skeletons of several specimens." A therizinosauroid.
Bannykus B. wulatensis Chaoge "Partial and articulated skeleton lacking skull." An alvarezsauroid.
Bayannurosaurus B. perfectus Chulumiao Middle section of the Upper half of the Bayingebi Formation "Nearly complete and semi-articulated skeleton." A large ankylopollexian.
Dromaeosauridae indet. Indeterminate Balongwula "Partial hindlimbs, isolated manual ungual, and ribs." A dromaeosaurid, possibly a microraptorine.
Penelopognathus P. weishampeli Qiriga Village "Isolated right dentary." A hadrosauroid.
Psittacosaurus P. gobiensis Suhongtu "Skull and skeletons of multiple specimens." A ceratopsian.

See also

References

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