Luning Formation


The Luning Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period. The lowermost strata dates to the late Carnian-early Norian boundary.

Fossil content

The Luning Formation contains significant fossils of invertebrate fauna such as ammonites, bivalves and brachiopods. The site is known for its ichthyosaur fossils.

Invertebrates

Sagenites minaensisSpiriferina gregariaS. peneckeiTerebratula debilisTerebratula suborbicularis
  • ''Tibetothyris julica''