- Source: Dukamaje Formation
The Dukamaje Formation is a geological formation in Niger and Nigeria whose strata date back to the Late Cretaceous. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation. A wealth of Mosasaur fossils have also been recovered from this formation, particularly from the area around Mt. Igdaman.
Fossil content
Other reptiles
Fishes
See also
List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
Lists of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Africa
List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Niger
Geology of Niger
Geology of Nigeria
References
Further reading
R. T. J. Moody and P. J. C. Suttcliffe. 1991. The Cretaceous deposits of the Iullemmeden Basin of Niger, central West Africa. Cretaceous Research 12:137-157
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Dukamaje Formation
- Sokotosuchus
- Igdabatis
- Goronyosaurus
- Igdamanosaurus
- Ischyrhiza
- Angolasaurus
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Niger
- Timeline of mosasaur research
- Iullemmeden Basin
