Aoufous Formation

Aoufous Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Cenomanian
~99–97 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofKem Kem Group
UnderliesIfezouane Formation
OverliesAkrabou Formation
Thickness100–200 m (330–660 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, claystone, limestone
OtherMarl, gypsum
Location
Coordinates31°48′N 5°54′W / 31.8°N 5.9°W / 31.8; -5.9
Approximate paleocoordinates19°18′N 5°18′W / 19.3°N 5.3°W / 19.3; -5.3
RegionErrachidia Province
Country Morocco
ExtentAnti-Atlas-Sahara craton
Type section
Named forAoufous
Named byDubar
Year defined1948
Aoufous Formation is located in Morocco
Aoufous Formation
Aoufous Formation (Morocco)

The Aoufous Formation is a geological formation that contains some of the vertebrate assemblage of the Kem Kem Group, of Late Cretaceous date.[1][2] It underlies the Ifezouane Formation and overlies the Akrabou Formation.

  1. ^ Cavin et al., 2010, p.391
  2. ^ Dal Sasso, C., Maganuco, S., Buffetaut, E., Mendez, M.A., 2005. New information on the skull of the enigmatic theropod Spinosaurus, with remarks on its size and affinities. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 25 (4), 888–896.