In Beceten Formation
Geologic formation in Niger
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The In Beceten Formation, also Beceten or Ibecten is a Coniacian to Santonian geologic formation in the Iullemmeden Basin of Niger. It has yielded a diverse fauna and some angiosperms.[1] Among others, it has yielded polypterifoms,[2] urodeles,[3] anurans,[4][5][6] and turtles.[7] Dinosaur remains are among the other fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[8] The lithology primarily consists of clays, fine limestones and sandy clays.[9][10]
UnderliesIgdaman Group
OverliesWhite Limestone Formation
| In Beceten Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Coniacian-Santonian | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Underlies | Igdaman Group |
| Overlies | White Limestone Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone, sandstone |
| Other | Shale |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 15.1°N 6.0°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 1.7°N 0.9°E |
| Region | Tahoua |
| Country | Niger |
| Extent | Iullemmeden Basin |
  In Beceten Formation (Niger) | |
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[11]
- Fish
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
- Pachycentrata taqueti
- Inbecetenanura ragei
- Ranidae indet.
- Urodela indet.
- Dipnoi
- Flora