| Stuttgart Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Carnian ~ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Keuper |
| Sub-units | Ansbachersandstein & Schilfsandstein members |
| Underlies | Weser & Steigerwald Formations |
| Overlies | Grabfeld & Benk Formations |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Claystone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 49°12′N 9°18′E / 49.2°N 9.3°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 21°24′N 14°54′E / 21.4°N 14.9°E |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Country |  Germany Switzerland |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Stuttgart |
  Stuttgart Formation (Germany) | |
The Stuttgart Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carnian stage of the Triassic period.[1]
- ^ Stuttgart Formation at Fossilworks.org