Duck Creek Formation

The Duck Creek Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.

Duck Creek Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cretaceous
Ammonites from the Duck Creek Formation
TypeFormation
Unit ofWashita Group
Location
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States

Invertebrate Paleofauna

Gryphaea sp. from the Cretaceous of Texas; left valve interior and exterior (same specimen).
E. marcianus
E. laevicanaliculatum
A Mortoniceras specimen from South Africa.
M. equidistans
M. fortworthens
  • Idohamites fredmonti
  • Macraster

Vertebrate Paleofauna

A complete Xiphactinus specimen from the central United States.

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.


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