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Behazonaty, Melaky, Madagascar
| Lat/Long (Decimal) | -17.5058,45.3403 |
|---|---|
| Co-ordinates Derivation | estimated from map |
| Given Location | Majunga, Madagascar |
| Mindat.org Region (for given coordinates) | Melaky, Madagascar |
Collections
| Collection | Reference | Stratigraphic Name | Comments | Lithology | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behazonaty, SW of the basin of the Kelifely | Buffetaut E., Termier G., et al (1981) | Kandreho | This horizon (D2 of BLAISON 1963) is referred to the middle or late Toarcian, and overlies the Bouleiceras and Spiriferina beds of the early Toarcian. This series belongs to the Kandreho Formation (CoLLIGNON et al. 1959), which is the Malagasy equivalent of the Marrat Formation of Saudi Arabia (Jebel Tuwaiq). The corresponding province is known as the Transerythrean Province, which began with the Tuwaiq Gulf (Arkell et al. 1952). | not reported | 182.7 - 174.1 Ma Jurassic |
Recorded Fossils
| Accepted Name | Hierarchy | Age |
|---|---|---|
 Steneosaurus sp.genus | Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Eosuchia : Teleosauridae : Steneosaurus | 182.7 - 174.1 Ma Jurassic |
References
Data courtesy of: PBDB: The Paleobiology Database, Creative Commons CC-BY licenced. , GBIF: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, various licences, iDigBio, various licences, and EOL: The Encyclopedia of Life (Open Data Public Domain). Because fossils are made of minerals too!
