Gaogou Formation

Gaogou Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cenomanian-Coniacian ~96–88 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Zhang Fengchen at the Gaogou Formation
Type	Geological formation
Sub-units	Upper Member, Lower Member
Underlies	Majiacun Formation
Overlies	Baiwan Formation
Lithology
Primary	Conglomerate
Other	Mudstone
Location
Coordinates	33°24′N 112°54′E / 33.4°N 112.9°E / 33.4; 112.9
Approximate paleocoordinates	32°42′N 104°42′E / 32.7°N 104.7°E / 32.7; 104.7
Region	Henan Province
Country	China
Extent	Xixia Basin
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The Gaogou Formation is a fossiliferous geological formation located in the Xixia Basin of China. The formation dates back to the Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian-Coniacian) and fossilized eggs of dinosaurs and turtles are commonly reported from the formation. Dinosaur taxa is also reported from the unit.