Earth:Brito Formation

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Brito Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Eocene
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherMarl
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 11°18′N 86°00′W / 11.3°N 86.0°W / 11.3; -86.0
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 11°48′N 85°42′W / 11.8°N 85.7°W / 11.8; -85.7
RegionRivas Department
Country Honduras
Type section
Named forBrito River
Brito Formation is located in Nicaragua
Brito Formation
Brito Formation (Nicaragua)

The Brito Formation is a geologic formation in Honduras. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Eocene period.[1]

Fossil content

  • Astrocoenia dachiardii
  • Syzygophyllia hayesi

See also

  • List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Honduras

References

Further reading