Rayoso Formation

Rayoso Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aptian-Albian,
~120–113 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofHuitrín-Rayoso Group
Sub-unitsPichi Neuquén Member
UnderliesLohan Cura & Carrín Cura Formations
OverliesLa Amarga & Huitrín Formations
Thicknessup to 604 m (1,982 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates38°24′S 69°54′W / 38.4°S 69.9°W / -38.4; -69.9
Approximate paleocoordinates40°06′S 37°30′W / 40.1°S 37.5°W / -40.1; -37.5
RegionNeuquén Province
Country Argentina
ExtentNeuquén Basin
Rayoso Formation is located in Argentina
Rayoso Formation
Rayoso Formation (Argentina)

The Rayoso Formation is a geological formation in the Neuquén Province of Argentina whose strata date back to the Aptian-Albian stages of the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[1]

  1. ^ Weishampel et al., 2004, "Dinosaur distribution (Early Cretaceous, South America).", pp.570-571