A new contribution to our knowledge of the large-bodied theropods from the Barremian of the Iberian Peninsula: the “Barranco del Hocino” site (Spain)
- Alonso, A. 3
- Gasca, J.M. 2
- Navarro-Lorbés, P. 13
- Rubio, C. 4
- Canudo, J.I. 3
-
1
Universidad de La Rioja
info
- 2 CONICET-Museo Olsacher, Zapala, Neuquén, Argentina
-
3
Universidad de Zaragoza
info
- 4 Paleoymás S.L. Pol. Empresarium, C/ Retama 17, Nave 24C, La Cartuja Baja, Zaragoza, Spain
ISSN: 1698-6180
Año de publicación: 2018
Volumen: 44
Número: 1
Páginas: 7-23
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Journal of Iberian Geology
Resumen
Introduction: Barranco del Hocino-1 is a new fossil site located near Estercuel, Teruel province, Spain. The fossil site is located geologically within the Oliete sub-basin, in the Blesa Formation (Barremian in age). Barranco del Hocino-1 shows a diverse assemblage of tetrapod vertebrates similar to other sites in the Blesa Formation. Materials and methods: Six isolated teeth belonging to Theropoda have been found. A study of their qualitative and quantitative characters, along with statistical (DFA) and cladistic analyses, enable us to identify four different dental morphotypes. Results: These morphotypes belong to separate tetanuran theropod taxa. One is related to Spinosauridae. The other morphotypes show affinities with non-spinosaurid tetanurans, probably related to Carcharodontosauria. Conclusions: The results are congruent with the known theropod record of the Iberian Peninsula and western Europe. This work is a new contribution to what is known of the palaeobiodiversity and distribution of large-bodied theropods from the Barremian of the Iberian Peninsula. © 2018, Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature.
Información de financiación
Financiadores
- Diputación General de Aragón