Taman Formation
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| Taman Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Pimienta Formation |
| Overlies | Zuloaga Formation |
| Thickness | Over 150 metres |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone, shale |
| Location | |
| Country | Mexico |
The Taman Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period. It was deposited in a "oxic to anoxic (or anoxic-hypersaline), shallow marine environment"[1] The lithology predominantly consists of limestone and shale.[2]
