Paleontological Site Chiniquá, Paleontological excavation area in São Pedro do Sul, Brazil.
The site extends across 250 hectares of land along highway BR-287, containing numerous Middle Triassic period fossil deposits from the Santa Maria Formation.
German paleontologist Friedrich von Huene and Dr. Rudolf Stahlecker conducted substantial fossil collection expeditions at the site during a two-month period in 1928.
Local surveyor Vicentino Prestes de Almeida transformed into a dedicated paleontologist after interactions with German researchers at the Chiniquá site in 1925.
The site stands 70 kilometers west of Santa Maria city, with the nearest airport being Santa Maria Airport, located 66 kilometers to the east.
Scientists discovered multiple therapsid specimens at this location, including the Chiniquodon theotonicus, named after property owner Theotonon Beles Xavier.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
GPS coordinates: -29.65583,-54.42722
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:28
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