Ichnofabric research results have come mainly from marine sedimentation since Ekdale (1983) first reported the ichnofabric discovery. China is one of the most developed continental sedimentary regions in the world, and, in particular, a host of cores have been accumulated during energy exploration and development. These cores have fresh surfaces and excellent vertical continuity, which is favorable for the research into the relationship between trace fossils and vertical evolution. The authors of this paper propose for the first time that the ichnofabrics in continental cores can be grouped into 2 major types and 11 subdivisions. Besides, the paper present interpretation for each ichofabiric from the viewpoint of environment based on palaeoecological and sedimentary researches.