Luning Formation

The Luning Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period. The lowermost strata dates to the late Carnian-early Norian boundary.

Fossil content
The Luning Formation contains significant fossils of invertebrate fauna such as ammonites, bivalves and brachiopods. The site is known for its ichthyosaur fossils.

Invertebrates

 * Sagenites minaensis
 * Spiriferina gregaria
 * S. peneckei
 * Terebratula debilis
 * Terebratula suborbicularis
 * Tibetothyris julica