Armuelles Formation
Costa Rican geological formation
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The Armuelles Formation is a geologic formation in Costa Rica and Panama. It preserves fossils.[1]
| Armuelles Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Early Pleistocene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Charco Azul Group |
| Overlies | Penita & Charco Azul Formations |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Siltstone |
| Other | Sandstone, conglomerate |
| Location | |
| Region | Limón Province, Chiriquí Province |
| Country | Costa Rica, Panama |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Puerto Armuelles |
Fossil content
- Axelella nutrita - Panama[2]
