Zhenzhuchong Formation

Zhenzhuchong Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesZiliujing Formation
OverliesXujiahe Formation
Thickness17-68 metres
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone
OtherSandstone
Location
RegionSichuan Province
CountryChina
ExtentSichuan Basin

The Zhenzhuchong Formation is an Early Jurassic geologic formation in China. Plesiosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from its strata. Remains of the prosauropod Lufengosaurus huenei have been recovered from this formation As well as dinosaur footprints.

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