Almejas Formation
| Almejas Formation Stratigraphic range: Messinian-Zanclean ~7.2–3.6 Ma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Conglomerate |
| Location | |
| Region | Baja California |
| Country | Mexico |
The Almejas Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Miocene to Early Pliocene of the Neogene period.
Fossil content
Various fossils have been found in the formation:[1]
Mammals
- Aivukus cedrosensis
- Albireo whistleri
- Balaenoptera sp.
- Denebola brachycephala
- Dusignathus santacruzensis
- Parapontoporia pacifica
- Piscolithax boreios
- Piscolithax tedfordi
- aff. Plesiocetus sp.
- Praekogia cedrosensis
- Thalassoleon mexicanus
Birds
Fishes
See also
References
- ↑ Arroyo Delphin at Fossilworks.org
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