Deep River Formation

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Deep River Formation
Stratigraphic range: Neogene
Type Formation
Location
Region Montana
Country United States

The Deep River Formation is a geologic formation in Montana. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.

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Fauna

Fauna reported from the Deep River Formation
GenusSpeciesLocationStratigraphic positionMaterialDescriptionImages

Proscalops [1]

Mandible, two humeri, femur [1]

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<i>Proscalops</i>

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References

  1. 1 2 Barnosky, Anthony D. (1982). "A New Species of Proscalops (Mammalia, Insectivora) from the Arikareean Deep River Formation, Meagher County, Montana". Journal of Paleontology. 56 (5): 1103–1111. JSTOR   1304567.