Neslen Formation

Neslen Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cretaceous
Type Formation
Location
Region Utah
Country United States

The Neslen Formation is a geologic formation in Utah. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period. It has been exploited for coal.[1] The Kaiparowits Formation is closely associated.[1]

Only two specimens have been reported from the formation. The first is a diagnostic tyrannosaur foot, the second being the type and only specimen of Rhinorex.[1]

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