Almejas Formation

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.

Almejas Formation
Stratigraphic range: Messinian-Zanclean
~7.2–3.6 Ma
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TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherConglomerate
Location
RegionBaja California
CountryMexico

Fossil content

Various fossils have been found in the formation:[1]

Mammals

Birds

Fishes

See also

References


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