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Bellerophon

Bellerophon

Species of Bellerophon present in the Pennsylvanian of the American Midcontinent

Geological Range

Desmoinesian to Missourian; Extinct.

Paleogeographic Distribution

Texas to Missouri.

Stratigraphic Occurrences

Missourian
Dennis Limestone (Winterset Limestone Member) (MO)
Drum Limestone (KS)
Plattsburg Limestone (Spring Hill Limestone Member) (KS)
Stanton Limestone (Stoner Limestone Member) (KS)
Vilas Shale (KS)
Desmoinesian
Mingus Shale (TX)
Wewoka Formation (OK)
Unknown Stage
Coal Measures (MO)
<i>Bellerophon crassus</i> from the Coal Measures of Jackson County, Missouri (KUMIP 251169).
Bellerophon crassus from the Coal Measures of Jackson County, Missouri (KUMIP 251169).