Paso del Sapo Formation

The Paso del Sapo Formation is a Maastrichtian geologic formation of the Cañadón Asfalto Basin in Argentina. The siltstones of the formation were deposited in a lacustrine environment. Plesiosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from its strata.

Paso del Sapo Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian
~70–66 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesLa Colonia & Lefipán Formations
OverliesCerro Barcino Formation
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone
Location
Coordinates42.7°S 70.0°W / -42.7; -70.0
Approximate paleocoordinates44.9°S 58.5°W / -44.9; -58.5
Region Chubut
Country Argentina
ExtentCañadón Asfalto Basin
Type section
Named forPaso del Sapo
Paso del Sapo Formation (Argentina)

Fossil content

Geologic map of outcrops of the formation
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