Abrahamskraal formation
| Abrahamskraal Formation Stratigraphic range: Middle Permian Guadalupian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Geological formation |
| Location | |
| Region | South Africa |
| Country |
 South Africa |
The Abrahamskraal is the lowermost formation of the Beaufort group. Early Guadalupian in age it corresponds to the Eodicynodon faunal assemblage zone.
Fauna
Therapsida
| Genus | Species | Location | Stratigraphic position | Abundance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Australosyodon nyaphuli |
An Anteosaurid Dinocephalian | ||||
|
Tapinocaninus pamelae |
A Tapinocephaline Dinocephalian | ||||
|
Eodicynodon oosthuizeni |
A Basal Dicynodont Anomodont. | ||||
|
Patranomodon nyaphuli |
A Basal Anomodont. | ||||
|
Ictidosaurus angusticeps |
A Therocephalian. | ||||
|
Glanosuchus macrops |
A Therocephalian. |
References
Nicolas, Merrill; Rubidge, Bruce S.: Changes in Permo-Triassic terrestrial tetrapod ecological representation in the Beaufort Group (Karoo Supergroup) of South Africa. Lethaia. Vol.43, pp. 45–59
Coordinates: 31°24′S 23°06′E / 31.400°S 23.100°E