| Brito Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Late Eocene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Other | Marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 11°18′N86°00′W / 11.3°N 86.0°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 11°48′N85°42′W / 11.8°N 85.7°W |
| Region | Rivas Department |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Brito River |
The Brito Formation is a geologic formation in Nicaragua. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Eocene period. [1]