Pab Formation

Pab Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian ~
Type	Geological formation
Underlies	Ranikot Group
Overlies	Monajhal Group
Thickness	150–250 m (490–820 ft)
Lithology
Primary	Sandstone
Other	Mudstone, shale
Location
Region	Balochistan
Country	Pakistan

The Pab Formation is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation in Balochistan, in western Pakistan. It is dominated by sandstone, with minor mudstone and shale components. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.

Fossil content

Among the following fossils were reported from the formation:

Color key Taxon Reclassified taxon Taxon falsely reported as present Dubious taxon or junior synonym Ichnotaxon Ootaxon Morphotaxon		Notes Uncertain or tentative taxa are in small text; crossed out taxa are discredited.

Dinosaurs

Sauropods of the Pab Formation
Genus	Species	Location	Stratigraphic position	Material	Notes	Images
Isisaurus	I. colberti			Braincase, possible Ulna	A lithostrotian titanosaur	File:Isisaurus colberti life restoration.png
Jainosaurus?	J. septentrionalis			Humerus	A colossosaurian titanosaur	File:Jainosaurus septentrionalis life restoration.png

Crocodylomorphs

Crocodylomorphs of the Pab Formation
Genus	Species	Location	Stratigraphic position	Material	Notes	Images
Pabwehshi	P. pakistanensis			Skull elements	A baurusuchine baurusuchid

Invalid taxa

• "Balochisaurus"
• "Gspsaurus"
• "Induszalim"
• "Khetranisaurus"
• "Khuzdarcroco"
• "Marisaurus"
• "Pakisaurus"
• "Saraikisaurus"
• "Sulaimanisaurus"
• "Sulaimanisuchus"
• "Vitakridrinda"

See also

• List of dinosaur-bearing rock formations
  • List of stratigraphic units with indeterminate dinosaur fossils