Carrillo Puerto Formation
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.
| Carrillo Puerto Formation Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene-Early Pliocene ~10.3–3.6 Ma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Yucatán |
| Country | Mexico |
Fossil content
Various fossils have been found in the formation:[1]
Fishes
- Carcharodon hastalis
- Galeocerdo sp.
- Hemipristis serra
- Megalodon
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