Zhenzhuchong Formation

Zhenzhuchong Formation
Stratigraphic range: Hettangian–Pliensbachian
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesZiliujing Formation
OverliesXujiahe Formation
Thickness17-68 metres
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone
OtherSandstone
Location
RegionSichuan Province
Country China
ExtentSichuan Basin

The Zhenzhuchong Formation is an Early Jurassic geologic formation in China. Plesiosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from its strata. Remains of the prosauropod Lufengosaurus huenei have been recovered from this formation[1] As well as dinosaur footprints.[2]

  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
  2. ^ Xing, Lida; Peng, Guangzhao; Ye, Yong; Lockley, Martin G.; Klein, Hendrik; Persons, W. Scott; Zhang, Jianping; Shu, Chunkang; Hao, Baoqiao (2014-04-03). "Sauropod and Small Theropod Tracks from the Lower Jurassic Ziliujing Formation of Zigong City, Sichuan, China, with an Overview of Triassic–Jurassic Dinosaur Fossils and Footprints of the Sichuan Basin". Ichnos. 21 (2): 119–130. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.663.3037. doi:10.1080/10420940.2014.909352. ISSN 1042-0940. S2CID 129220218.