Guanling Formation

Guanling Formation
Stratigraphic range: early-mid Anisian (Pelsonian)
~247–245 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesYangliujing Formation
OverliesJialingjiang Formation
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, limestone
OtherDolomite
Location
Coordinates25°30′N 104°54′E / 25.5°N 104.9°E / 25.5; 104.9
Approximate paleocoordinates11°42′N 94°12′E / 11.7°N 94.2°E / 11.7; 94.2
RegionGuizhou & Yunnan Provinces
Country China
ExtentYunnan–Guizhou Plateau
Guanling Formation is located in China
Guanling Formation
Guanling Formation (China)
Guanling Formation is located in Guizhou
Guanling Formation
Guanling Formation (Guizhou)

The Guanling Formation is a Middle Triassic (Anisian or Pelsonian in the regional chronostratigraphy) geologic formation in southwestern China.