Williamsburg Formation


The Williamsburg Formation is a geologic formation in South Carolina consisting of sandy shale and clayey sand. It is a member of the Black Mingo Group and overlays the Rhems Formation. It preserves fossils, among others coprolites, dating back to the Paleogene period.

Fossil content

The following fossils were reported from the formation:

Mammals

Ectoganus gliriformisE. lobdelli
  • ''Mingotherium holtae''

Reptiles

Agomphus pectoralisA. aff. alabamensisOsteopygis emarginatusTrionyx virginianaAdocus sp.?Bothremys sp.
;CrocodyliansBottosaurus sp.Hyposaurus sp.Thoracosaurus sp.
;Snakes