Mesozoic Strata and Fossils from Katherine and Fergusson River, Australia

Lower Cretaceous sediments from the Katherine and Fergusson River 1:250,000 sheets were examined during the 1960 and 1961 field seasons. The dataset includes field observations on lithology and paleogeography, along with the identification and dating of thirteen fossil assemblages. It was compiled by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated on 2026-04-10.

Use Cases

• Analyzing lithology and paleogeography based on field observations summarized in the description
• Studying fossil assemblages and their age ranges based on the nine marine and four plant collections mentioned
• Researching Lower Cretaceous sedimentology in the Katherine-Fergusson River area

Strengths

• Field observations from two dedicated seasons (1960 and 1961)
• Includes thirteen identified fossil assemblages with age ranges from Neocomian to uppermost Albian
• Data is associated with the Australian Ocean Data Network

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Data may reflect temporal bias inherent to the 1960s collection period

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Field observations and fossil collection during the 1960 and 1961 seasons

Time Range

Lower Cretaceous (Neocomian to uppermost Albian)

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 17:20:53.850172; freshness should be verified

Geography

Katherine and Fergusson River 1:250,000 sheets, Australia