Pudovinko Formation

Coordinates: 51°30′N 46°00′E / 51.5°N 46.0°E / 51.5; 46.0
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Pudovkino Formation
Stratigraphic range: Campanian
~83–71 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimaryMarl
Location
Coordinates51°30′N 46°00′E / 51.5°N 46.0°E / 51.5; 46.0
Approximate paleocoordinates42°48′N 40°48′E / 42.8°N 40.8°E / 42.8; 40.8
RegionSaratov Oblast
Country Russia
Pudovinko Formation is located in Russia
Pudovinko Formation
Pudovinko Formation (Russia)
Pudovinko Formation is located in Saratov Oblast
Pudovinko Formation
Pudovinko Formation (Saratov Oblast)

The Pudovkino Formation (Russian: Pudovkino Svita) is a Late Cretaceous (Campanian) geologic formation in Saratov Oblast of European Russia.[1] Pterosaur fossils have been recovered from the marine marls of the formation.

Fossil content[edit]

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Pudovkino Formation in the Paleobiology Database
  2. ^ Averianov et al., 2005

Bibliography[edit]

  • Averianov, A. O.; M. S. Arkhangelsky; E. M. Pervushov, and A. V. Ivanov. 2005. A new record of an azhdarchid (Pterosauria: Azhdarchidae) from the Upper Cretaceous of the Volga Region. Paleontological Journal 39. 433–439. .