- Source: Luning Formation
The Luning Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period. The lowermost strata dates to the late Carnian-early Norian boundary.
Fossil content
The Luning Formation contains significant fossils of invertebrate fauna such as ammonites, bivalves and brachiopods. The site is known for its ichthyosaur fossils.
= Vertebrates
== Invertebrates
=Sagenites minaensis
Spiriferina gregaria
S. peneckei
Terebratula debilis
Terebratula suborbicularis
Tibetothyris julica
Arthropods
Brachiopods
Cephalopods
Cnidarians
Sponges
See also
List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Nevada
Paleontology in Nevada
References
Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.