Huerfano Formation

Huerfano Formation
Huerfano Formation
Stratigraphic range: Paleogene
	Hyracotherium vasacciense (fossil horse) from the Huerfano Formation, Lower Eocene
Type	Formation
Location
Region	Colorado
Country	United States

Last updated January 14, 2026

The Huerfano Formation is a geologic formation in Colorado. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

References

Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.

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Huerfano Formation

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