Lupata Group
The Lupata Group is an Aptian geologic formation in Mozambique and Malawi. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[1]
| Lupata Group Stratigraphic range: Aptian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Group |
| Sub-units | Dinosaur Beds |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Mudstone, sandstone, Felsic Volcanics |
| Other | Shale, marl |
| Location | |
| Country |   |
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[2][3]
- Karongasaurus gittelmani
- Malawisaurus dixeyi
- Malawisuchus mwakasyungutiensis
- Platycheloides nyasae
- aff. Araripesuchus sp.
- Anura indet.
- Crocodylia indet.
- Theropoda indet.
- Titanosauridae indet.
- Teleostei indet.
See also
- List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
References
- Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607
- CD-2, Mwakasyunguti at Fossilworks.org
- CD-9, Mwakasyunguti at Fossilworks.org
Bibliography
- Weishampel, David B.; Dodson, Peter; and Osmólska, Halszka (eds.): The Dinosauria, 2nd, Berkeley: University of California Press. 861 pp. ISBN 0-520-24209-2
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