Lomas Coloradas Formation
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CountryMexico
| Lomas Coloradas Formation | |
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| Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Location | |
| Country | Mexico |
The Lomas Coloradas Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation in Mexico.[1][2][3][4] 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.[5] Indeterminate hadrosaur remains,[6] indeterminate ceratopsian remains,[7] indeterminate tyrannosaur remains,[8] indeterminate maniraptoriform remains,[9] and indeterminate sauropod remains, most likely belonging to Alamosaurus, have been unearthed here.[10]
| Dinosaurs reported from the Lomas Coloradas Formation | ||||||
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| Genus | Species | Location | Stratigraphic Position | Material | Notes | Images |
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T. rex? |
A tyrannosaurid. Also from the Hell Creek, Denver, Ferris, Frenchman, Javelina, Livingston, McRae, North Horn, Scollard, and Willow Creek Formations. |
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