| Guettioua Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Bathonian-Callovian, 167.7–164.7 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Underlies | Iouaridène Formation |
| Overlies | Tilougguit Formation |
| Thickness | Around 281 metres (922 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Siltstone, marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 32°30′N 5°48′W / 32.5°N 5.8°W / 32.5; -5.8 |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 27°54′N 1°24′W / 27.9°N 1.4°W / 27.9; -1.4 |
| Region | Azilal Province, Beni Mellal, Ouarzazate Province |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Extent | Béni Mellal-Khénifra |
  Guettioua Formation (Morocco) | |
The Guettioua Formation is a geological formation in Morocco. It dates back to the Middle Jurassic. It largely consists of sandstone, and is of continental origin. It is the lateral equivalent of the marine El Mers Formation.
Vertebrate fauna
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| Taxa | Presence | Notes | Images | |
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Genus:
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"Numerous fragments from several individuals."
"Skull and skeleton." |
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See also
References
- ^ Weishampel, David B; et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution (Middle Jurassic, Africa)." In: Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. Pp. 542-543. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.
- "Table 13.1," in Weishampel, et al. (2004). Page 271.
- "Table 13.1," in Weishampel, et al. (2004). Page 265.