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Springvale Formation

Coordinates: 10°36′N 61°06′W / 10.6°N 61.1°W / 10.6; -61.1
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Springvale Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Miocene
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsMelajo Clay & Savaneta Members
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone, sandstone
OtherLimestone
Location
Coordinates10°36′N 61°06′W / 10.6°N 61.1°W / 10.6; -61.1
Approximate paleocoordinates10°30′N 59°36′W / 10.5°N 59.6°W / 10.5; -59.6
Country Trinidad and Tobago
Springvale Formation is located in Trinidad and Tobago
Springvale Formation
Springvale Formation (Trinidad and Tobago)

The Springvale Formation is a geologic formation in Trinidad and Tobago. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Miocene period.[1]

Fossil content

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Among others, the formation has provided fossils of:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Springvale Formation at Fossilworks.org
  2. ^ Aguilera et al., 2016

Bibliography

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  • Orangel A. Aguilera; Werner Schwarzhans; Philippe Béarez (2016). "Otoliths of the Sciaenidae from the Neogene of tropical America". Palaeo Ichthyologica. 14: 7–90.