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Lomas Coloradas Formation

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Lomas Coloradas Formation
TypeGeological formation

The Lomas Coloradas Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation in Mexico. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although only a few have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1]

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs reported from the Lomas Coloradas Formation
Genus Species Location Stratigraphic Position Material Notes Images

Tyrannosaurus[2]

T. rex[2]

A tyrannosaurid. Also from the Hell Creek, Denver, Ferris, Frenchman, Javelina, Kirtland, Livingston, McRae, North Horn, Scollard, Tornillo, and Willow Creek Formations.

Tyrannosaurus

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.
  2. ^ a b Mortimer, M (2004). "Tyrannosauroidea". The Theropod Database. Retrieved 2007-08-21.

References

  • Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2.