Ladinian

EtymologyName formalityFormalUsage informationCelestial bodyEarthRegional usageGlobal (ICS)Time scale(s) usedICS Time ScaleDefinitionChronological unitAgeStratigraphic unitStageTime span formalityFormalLower boundary definitionFAD of the AmmoniteLower boundary GSSPBagolino, Lombardian pre-Alps, Italy
45°49′09″N10°28′16″E / 45.8193°N 10.4710°E / 45.8193; 10.4710Lower GSSP ratified2005Upper boundary definitionFAD of the Ammonite Upper boundary GSSP, Dolomites, Italy
46°31′37″N11°55′49″E / 46.5269°N 11.9303°E / 46.5269; 11.9303Upper GSSP ratified2008

The Ladinian is a stage and age in the Middle Triassicseries or epoch. It spans the time between 241.464 Ma and ~237 Ma (million years ago). The Ladinian was preceded by the Anisian and succeeded by the Carnian (part of the Upper or Late Triassic).

The Ladinian is coeval with the regional stage used in China.