La Huérguina Formation, Geological formation in Cuenca Province, Spain
The La Huérguina Formation consists of limestone layers stretching across the South Iberian Basin with a thickness between 60 and 100 meters.
The formation dates back to the Barremian stage of the Early Cretaceous period, containing fossils of dinosaurs and various other prehistoric species.
Scientists from multiple universities collaborate with the Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla-La Mancha to study the formation's paleontological treasures.
The formation's coordinates at 40.0897° N and -1.8978° W guide researchers to excavation sites containing preserved specimens from ancient ecosystems.
Las Hoyas site within the formation revealed Concavenator corcovatus, a theropod dinosaur with distinct neural spine structures forming a back hump.
Location: Cuenca Province
Location: Castile-La Mancha
GPS coordinates: 40.08970,-1.89780
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:08
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