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Amphiscapha

Amphiscapha

Species of Amphiscapha present in the Pennsylvanian of the American Midcontinent

Geological Range

Desmoinesian to Virgilian (also Permian); Extinct.

Paleogeographic Distribution

Texas to Kansas.

Stratigraphic Occurrences

Virgilian
Calhoun Shale (KS)
Stotler Limestone (KS)
Wood Siding Formation (Brownville Limestone Member) (KS)
Missourian
Brad Formation (Ranger Limestone Member) (TX)
Graford Formation (TX)
Graford Formation (Brownwood Shale Member) (TX)
Nellie Bly Formation (OK)
Desmoinesian
Holdenville Shale (OK)
Wewoka Formation (OK)
<i>Amphiscapha muricata</i> from an unknown formation of Clay County, Kansas (KUMIP 245158).
Amphiscapha muricata from an unknown formation of Clay County, Kansas (KUMIP 245158).