Papo Seco Formation

The Papo Seco Formation is a geological formation in Portugal, whose strata date back to the Early Cretaceous. Dinosaur fossils are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

Papo Seco Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Barremian
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TypeGeological formation
UnderliesAssises à Orbitolines Formation
OverliesPorto da Calada Formation
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, siltstone
OtherSandstone
Location
Coordinates38.4°N 9.2°W / 38.4; -9.2
Approximate paleocoordinates31.8°N 1.3°E / 31.8; 1.3
RegionSetubal
Country Portugal
ExtentLusitanian Basin
Papo Seco Formation (Portugal)
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