Zhoutian Formation

Zhoutian Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Cretaceous (Turonian–early Coniacian), 96–90 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Type	Geological formation
Unit of	Ganzhou Group
Underlies	Hekou Formation
Overlies	Maodian Formation
Thickness	Lower unit: 1,435–1,270 metres (4,708–4,167 ft) Upper unit: 1,270–1,100 metres (4,170–3,610 ft)[1]
Lithology
Primary	Reddish siltstone, sandstone
Other	Interbedded halite
Location
Coordinates	25°30′26″N 115°46′34″E / 25.50722°N 115.77611°E / 25.50722; 115.77611
Region	Jiangxi Province
Country	China

The Zhoutian Formation (Chinese: 周田组; pinyin: zhōu tián zǔ) is a geological formation in Jiangxi, China. It has been dated to the late Cretaceous period, at about 96–90 Ma. Abundant egg fossils are known from the formation, in addition to dinosaurs such as Datai and Gandititan. Invertebrate and plant fossils have also been described from the Zhoutian Formation.