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Bungil Formation
Stratigraphic range: Valanginian-Aptian
~133–120 Ma PreꞒ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofBlythesdale Group
Sub-unitsClaravale Sandstone, Kingull, Minmi & Nullawurt Sandstone Members
UnderliesWallumbilla Formation
OverliesMooga Sandstone
ThicknessUp to 269 m (883 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone, mudstone
OtherSandstone, coal
Location
Coordinates26°38′31.50″S 148°48′36.18″E / 26.6420833°S 148.8100500°E / -26.6420833; 148.8100500
Approximate paleocoordinates71°00′S 122°54′E / 71.0°S 122.9°E / -71.0; 122.9
RegionQueensland
Country Australia
ExtentSurat Basin
Bungil Formation is located in AustraliaBungil FormationBungil Formation (Australia)

The Bungil Formation is a geological formation in Australia whose strata date back to the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

Vertebrate paleofauna

Dinosaurs of the Bungil Formation
Genus Species Presence Notes Images
Minmi M. paravertebra Queensland "Fragmentary postcranial skeleton osteoderms."

See also

References

  1. ^ Weishampel et al., pp. 573-574
  2. "Table 17.1," in Weishampel et al., 2004, p.364

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