Quantou Formation
Geological formation in Jilin, China
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The Quantou Formation is a Cretaceous Period (Mesozoic Era) geologic formation in China. It is primarily Albian in age.[1] It has been explored for its potential as a tight oil reservoir.[2][3]
Unit ofSongliao Basin
Sub-unitsFirst through Fourth Members
UnderliesQingshankou Formation
| Quantou Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Songliao Basin |
| Sub-units | First through Fourth Members |
| Underlies | Qingshankou Formation |
| Overlies | Denglouku Formation |
| Thickness | 190 to 1379 m |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Mudstone |
| Location | |
| Region | Jilin |
| Country |  China |
Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[4]
Vertebrate paleofauna
- Changchunsaurus
- Helioceratops
- Jiutaisaurus
- Indeterminate Dromaeosauridae[5]
