Chapelton Formation

The Chapelton Formation is a geologic formation in Jamaica. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period, Eocene epoch. Fossils of the possible species Charactosuchus kugleri have been found in the formation.[1]

Chapelton Formation
Stratigraphic range: Eocene
TypeFormation
Location
CountryJamaica

See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Jamaica

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.


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