Chapelton Formation

Chapelton Formation
Stratigraphic range: Eocene
TypeFormation
Location
CountryJamaica

The Chapelton Formation is a geologic formation in Jamaica. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period, Eocene epoch. Fossils of the possible species Charactosuchus kugleri have been found in the formation.[1]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Charactosuchus at Fossilworks.org

External links

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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