Anzaldo Formation
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| Anzaldo Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Katian ~ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Cochabamba Group |
| Underlies | San Benito Formation |
| Overlies | Capinota Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 17°48′S 65°48′W / 17.8°S 65.8°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 45°06′S 127°30′W / 45.1°S 127.5°W |
| Region | Cochabamba Department |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Extent | Cordillera Oriental |
  Anzaldo Formation (Bolivia) | |
The Anzaldo Formation is a Katian geologic formation of central Bolivia. The formation belongs to the Cochabamba Group, overlies the Capinota Formation and is overlain by the San Benito Formation. The formation is famous for being where Sacabambaspis, a jawless fish that has become a popular internet meme in recent years, was discovered.[1]