Amagodani Formation

The Amagodani Formation is an Early Cretaceous geologic formation in Japan. An indeterminate iguanodontian tooth has been recovered from the formation. as well as indeterminate pterosaur remains. Dinosaur footprints are also known from the formation.

Amagodani Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofTetori Group
UnderliesOkura Formation
OverliesOkurodani Formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherMudstone
Location
Coordinates36.0°N 136.9°E / 36.0; 136.9
Approximate paleocoordinates44.0°N 138.8°E / 44.0; 138.8
RegionGifu Prefecture
Country Japan
Amagodani Formation (Japan)
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