The Hochmoos Formation is a geologic formation in Austria. It preserves fossils dated to the Santonian of the Cretaceous period.

Hochmoos Formation
Stratigraphic range: Santonian
~85–83.7 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofGosau Group
Sub-units
  • Hochmoos Member
  • Hofergraben Member
  • Sandkalkbank Member
UnderliesBibereck Formation
OverliesGrabenbach Formation
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, sandstone, shale
Location
RegionCentral Europe
CountryAustria

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References

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2014.