Almejas Formation
| Almejas Formation Stratigraphic range: Messinian-Zanclean ~ | |
|---|---|
| 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[]
Birds[]
- Mancalla cedrosensis
- ?Megapaloelodus opsigonus
- Morus sp.
- Puffinus tedfordi
- ?Synthliboramphus sp.
Fishes[]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Arroyo Delphin at Fossilworks.org
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Categories:
- Geologic formations of Mexico
- Neogene Mexico
- Sandstone formations
- Conglomerate formations
- Fossiliferous stratigraphic units of North America
- Paleontology in Mexico
- Geography of Baja California
- Mexican geologic formation stubs
- Neogene stubs