Talparo Formation

Talparo Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Pliocene
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsCaparo Clay
Location
Coordinates10°36′N 61°18′W / 10.6°N 61.3°W / 10.6; -61.3
Approximate paleocoordinates10°36′N 60°30′W / 10.6°N 60.5°W / 10.6; -60.5
CountryTrinidad and Tobago
Talparo Formation is located in Trinidad and Tobago
Talparo Formation
Talparo Formation (Trinidad and Tobago)

The Talparo Formation is a geologic formation in Trinidad and Tobago. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Pliocene period.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Talparo Formation at Fossilworks.org

Further reading

  • P. Jung. 1969. A Pliocene molluscan faunule from Trinidad. Bulletins of American Paleontology 7:85-89


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