El Salto Formation, Nicaragua

The El Salto Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Pliocene period.[1]

For other uses, see El Salto Formation.
El Salto Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Pliocene
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryShale
OtherSandstone
Location
Coordinates11.8°N 86.4°W / 11.8; -86.4
Approximate paleocoordinates11.9°N 86.1°W / 11.9; -86.1
RegionManagua Department
Country Nicaragua
El Salto Formation, Nicaragua (Nicaragua)

Fossil content

See also

References
  1. El Salto Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. Lucas et al., 2008

Bibliography
  • Lucas, S.G.; R. García; E. Espinoza; G.E. Alvarado; L.H. de Mendoza, and E. Vega. 2008. The fossil mammals of Nicaragua. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin 44. 417–429.
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