| Moreno Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Chico Group |
| Underlies | Unconformity with the Martinez Formation and Tejon Formation |
| Overlies | Panoche Formation |
| Thickness | 1,600–2,000 ft (487.68–609.60 m) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Shale |
| Other | Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Region | San Joaquin Valley  California |
| Country |  United States |
The Moreno Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation located in San Joaquin Valley (California).
Dinosaur remains diagnostic to the genus level are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[1]
- ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.