Serra da Galga Formation

The Serra da Galga Formation is a geological formation in Minas Gerais state of southeastern Brazil. Its strata date back to the Maastrichtian, and are part of the Bauru Group. It was originally considered a member of the Marília Formation.
Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

Geology

The Serra da Galga formation is interpreted as having been deposited under a hot, dry climate. The formation is considered to be of a Late Maastrichtian age.

Fossil content

Dinosaurs

Three distinct titanosaurids denoted as forms A, B, and C have been found in Area 4. Titanosaurine remains are known from Areas 1 and 2. Indeterminate theropod remains known from Area 1. Indeterminate maniraptor remains known from Area 1. Indeterminate abelisaurid remains are known from Areas 1 and 2. Enantiornithines have also been recovered. An indeterminate abelisauroid tibia, potentially referrable to noasauridae, is known as well.