Caraba Formation
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The Caraba Formation (Tcr) is a geologic formation in Panama. The formation was first defined in 1950 by Jones as a facies member of the Caimito Formation. The formation consists of poorly lithified, pebbly, tuffaceous, calcareous sandstones and conglomerates and preserves fossils dating back to the Early Oligocene period.
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:
Bivalves
- Leopecten gatunensis
- ?Argopecten sp.
Gastropods
- Pachycrommium trinitatensis
- Ficus sp.