Normandien Formation

Normandien Formation
Stratigraphic range: Induan
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofLystrosaurus Assemblage Zone
 Beaufort Group[1]
Sub-unitsHarrismith Member
Lithology
PrimarySandstone[2]
Location
Coordinates28°36′S 29°06′E / 28.6°S 29.1°E / -28.6; 29.1
Approximate paleocoordinates66°18′S 10°48′W / 66.3°S 10.8°W / -66.3; -10.8
RegionFree State, KwaZulu-Natal
Country South Africa
Normandien Formation is located in South Africa
Normandien Formation
Normandien Formation (South Africa)

The Normandien Formation is a Triassic-age rock formation located in Free State, South Africa.[2] It is where the fossils of Ericiolacerta, a subtaxa of Ericiolacertidae,[2] were found.[2]

  1. ^ Claassen, M. (May 23, 2018). "A note on the biostratigraphic application of Permian plant fossils of the Normandien Formation (Beaufort Group, Northeastern Main Karoo Basin), South Africa". South African Journal of Geology. 111 (2–3): 263–280. doi:10.2113/gssajg.111.2-3.263. hdl:2263/9958.
  2. ^ a b c d "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". fossilworks.org. Retrieved 17 December 2021.[dead link]