Naredi Formation Explained

Naredi Formation
Type:Geological formation
Age:Eocene,
Period:Eocene
Region:Gujarat
Country: India
Coordinates:25.3° N, 91.3° E

The Naredi Formation is a Cenozoic geologic formation in India. Remains of large snakes such as Vasuki are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, as well as other flora and fauna.

Paleobiota

Mammals

Cetacea

Reptiles

Pseudosuchians
Snakes
Turtles

Mollusca

Genus Species Location Material Notes Images
DeltoidonautilusD. vredenburginA Nautiloid
CaestocorbulaC. gujaratensisA Clam.
BicorbulaB. kutchensisA Clam.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Larson . Christina . 18 April 2024 . This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton . 19 April 2024 . . en.
  2. Datta . Debajit . Bajpai . Sunil . 18 April 2024 . Largest known madtsoiid snake from warm Eocene period of India suggests intercontinental Gondwana dispersal . . en . 14 . 1 . 8054 . 10.1038/s41598-024-58377-0 . 38637509 . 2045-2322. free . 2024NatSR..14.8054D .