Normandien Formation

The Normandien Formation is a Triassic-age rock formation located in Free State, South Africa.[2] It is where the fossils of Ericiolacerta, a subtaxa of Ericiolacertidae,[2] was found.[2]

Normandien Formation
Stratigraphic range: Induan
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofLystrosaurus Assemblage Zone
 Beaufort Group[1]
Sub-unitsHarrismith Member
Lithology
PrimarySandstone[2]
Location
Coordinates28.6°S 29.1°E / -28.6; 29.1
Approximate paleocoordinates66.3°S 10.8°W / -66.3; -10.8
RegionFree State, KwaZulu-Natal
Country South Africa
Normandien Formation (South Africa)

Fossil content

Among others, these fossils were reported from the formation:[3][4]

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See also

References

Further reading

  • A. S. Brink. 1965. A new ictidosuchid (Scaloposauria) from the Lystrosaurus-zone. Palaeontologia Africana 9:129-138
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