The Calcare di Bari underlies the
Calcare di Altamura, separated by an
unconformity. The base of the formation is not recognized in
outcrop. The Calcare di Bari is subdivided into the Avvantaggio, Montericco, Palorbitoline, Corato, Bisceglie and Sannicandro Members. The formation comprises
micritic and
dolomitic limestones containing
foraminifera with several levels of
rudists. The
depositional environment of the formation has been interpreted as inner platform with tidal and lagoonal influence. The formation crops out across an area of about , From the Valanginian to the early Aptian the present region of Apulia was dominated by a very shallow carbonate platform characterized by tranquil waters, evidenced by the muddy to marly limestones. Deepening occurred in the upper part of the formation with subtidal deposits containing a rudist reefal fauna. The uppermost part is dated to the
early Turonian. == Fossil content ==