La Cantera Formation
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| La Cantera Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Late Aptian ~ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Gigante Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Siltstone |
| Other | Sandstone, conglomerate |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 33°00′S 66°30′W / 33.0°S 66.5°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 33°06′S 32°42′W / 33.1°S 32.7°W |
| Region | San Luis Province, San Juan Province |
| Country | Argentina |
| Extent | San Luis Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Cantera de Picca |
  La Cantera Formation (Argentina) | |
The La Cantera Formation is a Late Aptian,[1] geologic formation in Argentina.[2] Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation.[3] The formation, deposited under lacustrine conditions, also has provided fossil plants, insects, fish and gastropods.[4][5]