Kallamedu Formation

The Kallamedu Formation is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, India that forms part of the Ariyalur Group. It dates to the Maastrichtian of the Late Cretaceous. Dinosaur remains and petrified wood samples are among the known fossils recovered from this formation.

Lithology

The Kallamedu Formation likely represented a fluvial environment. It is composed of siltstones, clays and sandstones. The high organic carbon content of some of the rocks are consistent with a swamp.

Paleofauna

Dinosaurs

Crocodylomorphs

Turtles

Fish

Amphibians