Carrillo Puerto Formation
| Carrillo Puerto Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Early Pliocene ~ | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Yucatán |
| Country | Mexico |
The Carrillo Puerto 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]
Fishes[]
- Carcharodon hastalis
- Galeocerdo sp.
- Hemipristis serra
- Megalodon
Mammals[]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Kambul at Fossilworks.org
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- Geologic formations of Mexico
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