The Osobb Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period.

Fossil content Cnidarians Cnidarians reported from the Osobb Formation Genus Species Presence Material Notes ImagesAmpakabastreaA. cowichanensisAugusta Mountain.3 specimens.A stony coral also found in Alaska, Vancouver Island & the Luning Formation.CeriostellaC. martiniAugusta Mountain.One specimen (UMIP 7160).A stony coral also found in Alaaka & the Luning Formation.Coryphyllidae indetermined genusAugusta Mountain.A colony fragment (UMIP 7157).A stony coral. KhytrastreaK. silberlingi Augusta Mountains.4 specimens. A stony coral.MargarogyraM. silberlingiAugusta Mountain.2 specimens (UMIP 7165 & 7166).A stony coral also found in the Luning Formation.NevadoserisN. punctataCain Mountain & Augusta Mountain.6 specimens.A stony coral also found in the Luning Formation.

See also

List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Nevada Paleontology in Nevada

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