Polecat Bench Formation

The Polecat Bench Formation is a geologic formation in Montana.^[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.^[2] The polyglyphanodontian lizard Chamops is known from this formation.^[2]

Polecat Bench Formation
Stratigraphic range: Thanetian-Ypresian (Late Paleocene-Early Eocene), ~58–55 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
Type	Formation
Unit of	Fort Union Formation
Location
Region	Montana, Wyoming
Country	United States

See also

• Earth sciences portal
• Paleontology portal

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Montana
• Paleontology in Montana