Patcham Formation

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Patcham Formation
Stratigraphic range: Bathonian
~167–165  Ma
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Type Geological formation
Lithology
Primary Limestone
Other Marl
Location
Coordinates 23°30′N70°30′E / 23.5°N 70.5°E / 23.5; 70.5
Approximate paleocoordinates 23°24′S33°18′E / 23.4°S 33.3°E / -23.4; 33.3
Region Gujarat, Kachchh
Country India
Extent Patcham Island
Type section
Named for Patcham Island
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Patcham Formation (India)

The Patcham Formation or Pachchham Formation is a Bathonian geologic formation of Patcham Island, Kutch district, Gujarat, India. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus. [1]

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References

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

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