List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Peru

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This is a list of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Peru .

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List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units

GroupFormationPeriodNotes
La Huaca Formation Lujanian [1]
Pampa La Brea Formation Lujanian [2]
Lomas Terrace Formation Late Pleistocene [3]
Máncora Tablazo Formation Late Pliocene-Early Pleistocene [4]
Huacllaco Formation Late Pliocene [5]
La Planchada Formation Late Pliocene [6]
San Juan Terrace Formation Late Pleistocene [7]
San Sebastián Formation Late Pleistocene [8]
Taime Formation Late Pliocene-Early Pleistocene [9]
Pisco Formation Early Miocene-Late Pliocene
(Colloncuran-Chapadmalalan)		 [10]
Contamana Madre de Dios Formation Chasicoan-Huayquerian [11] [12]
Miramar Formation Late Miocene
(Huayquerian)		 [13]
Tumbes Formation Late Miocene [14]
Ipururo Formation Middle Miocene
(Laventan-Montehermosan)		 [15]
Cardalitos Formation Middle Miocene [16]
Navidad Formation Middle Miocene [17]
Camana Formation Late Oligocene-Middle Miocene [18]
Montera Formation Early-Middle Miocene
(Colhuehuapian)		 [19]
Pebas Formation Early-Late Miocene [20]
Zorritos Formation Early Miocene [21]
Bala Formation Santacrucian [22]
Chilcatay Formation Chattian-Burdigalian
(Deseadan-Friasian)		 [23]
Chambira Formation Late Oligocene-Early Miocene (Deseadan) [24]
Upper Moquegua Formation Deseadan [25]
Heath Formation Late Oligocene [26]
Caballas Formation Early Eocene-Early Miocene [27]
El Milagro Formation Early Oligocene
(Tinguirirican)		 [28]
Paracas Formation Lutetian-Priabonian
(Mustersan-Divisaderan)		 [29]
Pozo Formation Middle Eocene-Early Oligocene
(Mustersan-Divisaderan)		 [30]
Máncora Formation Late Eocene-Early Oligocene [31]
Otuma Formation Priabonian-Rupelian
(Tinguirirican)		 [32]
Yumaque Formation Priabonian
(Divisaderan)		 [33]
Chira Cone Hill Formation Priabonian [34]
Mirador Formation Priabonian [35]
Saman Formation Late Eocene [36]
Salina Pale Greda Formation Lutetian [37]
Salina Formation Lutetian [38]
Yahuarango Formation Mid-Late Eocene
(Mustersan)		 [39]
Restin Formation Bartonian [40]
Parinas Formation Bartonian [41]
Talara Formation Bartonian [42]
Terebratula Formation Bartonian [43]
Verdun Formation Bartonian [44]
Cajaruro Formation Ypresian-Bartonian [45]
Negritos Formation Ypresian [46]
Mogollón Formation Itaboraian-Riochican [47]
Muñani Formation Late Paleocene-Early Eocene
(Itaboraian-Riochican)		 [48]
Chacras Formation Early Eocene [49]
Atascadero Formation Eocene [50]
Carnoas Shale Eocene [51]
Lobitos Formation Eocene [52]
Huchpayacu Formation Paleocene [53]
Couches Rouges Formation Paleogene [54]
Monte Grande Formation Maastrichtian [55]
Radiolite Sandstone Maastrichtian [56]
El Cenizo Formation Early Maastrichtian [57]
La Tortuga Formation Early Maastrichtian [58]
Vilquechico Upper Vilquechico Formation Late Campanian-Maastrichtian [59]
Chota Formation Campanian-Maastrichtian [60]
La Mesa Formation Campanian [61]
Chonta Formation Albian-Coniacian [62]
Vivián Formation Santonian-Campanian [63]
Celendín Formation Coniacian-Santonian [64]
Cajamarca Formation Turonian [65]
Quillquiñán Coñor Formation Turonian [66]
Romirón Formation Cenomanian [67] [68]
Oriente Formation Albian-Turonian [69]
Pulluicana Mujarrún Formation Late Cenomanian [70] [71]
Yumagual Formation Late Albian-Cenomanian [72]
Raya Formation Albian-Cenomanian [73]
Crisnejas Formation Early-Mid Albian [74]
Chulec Formation Albian [75]
Inca Formation Albian [76]
Pariatambo Formation Albian [77]
Agua Caliente Formation Aptian-Albian [78]
Esperanza Formation Aptian [79]
Yura Hualhuani Formation Early Cretaceous [80]
Lima Atocongo Formation Late Hauterivian-Early Barremian [81]
Carhuaz Formation Valanginian-Barremian [82]
Santa Formation Valanginian [83]
Chicama Punta Moreno Formation Late Tithonian [84]
Sapotal Formation Late Tithonian [85]
Chocolate Formation Sinemurian [86]
Pucara Condorsinga Formation Sinemurian [87]
Aramachay Formation Hettangian [88]
Chambara Formation Norian [89]
Mitu Artinskian-Kungurian [90]
Copacabana Formation Permian [91]
Tarma Bashkirian-Moscovian [92]
Ambo Formation Viséan [93]
Cocachacra Shale Early Devonian [94]
Lampa Formation Silurian-Early Devonian [95]
Calapuja Formation Sandbian [96]
Contaya Formation Darriwilian [97]
San José Formation Floian [98] [99]

See also

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The South American land mammal ages (SALMA) establish a geologic timescale for prehistoric South American fauna beginning 64.5 Ma during the Paleocene and continuing through to the Late Pleistocene. These periods are referred to as ages, stages, or intervals and were established using geographic place names where fossil materials where obtained.

The Divisaderan age is a South American land mammal age, covering a period of geologic time within the Middle and Late Eocene epochs of the Paleogene. It follows the Mustersan age and is followed by the Tinguirirican age.

The Deseadan age is a period of geologic time within the Oligocene epoch of the Paleogene to the Early Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification of South America. It follows the Tinguirirican and precedes the Colhuehuapian age.

The Colhuehuapian age is a period of geologic time within the Early Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification in South America. It follows the Deseadan and precedes the Santacrucian age.

The Santacrucian age is a period of geologic time within the Early Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically with SALMA classification in South America. It follows the Colhuehuapian and precedes the Friasian age.

The Friasian age is a period of geologic time within the Early Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification of South America. It follows the Santacrucian and precedes the Colloncuran age.

The Colloncuran age is a period of geologic time within the Middle Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification in South America. It follows the Friasian and precedes the Laventan age.

The Laventan age is a period of geologic time within the Middle Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification in South America. It follows the Colloncuran and precedes the Mayoan age.

The Mayoan age is a period of geologic time from 11.8 to 10 Ma, within the Middle to Late Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification in South America. It follows the Laventan and precedes the Chasicoan age.

The Chasicoan age is a period of geologic time from 10–9 Ma within the Late Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification in South America. It follows the Mayoan and precedes the Huayquerian age.

The Huayquerian age is a period of geologic time within the Late Miocene epoch of the Neogene, used more specifically within the SALMA classification. It follows the Chasicoan and precedes the Montehermosan age.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pisco Formation</span> Geologic formation in Peru

The Pisco Formation is a geologic formation located in Peru, on the southern coastal desert of Ica and Arequipa. The approximately 640 metres (2,100 ft) thick formation was deposited in the Pisco Basin, spanning an age from the Middle Miocene up to the Early Pleistocene, roughly from 15 to 2 Ma. The tuffaceous sandstones, diatomaceous siltstones, conglomerates and dolomites were deposited in a lagoonal to near-shore environment, in bays similar to other Pacific South American formations as the Bahía Inglesa and Coquimbo Formations of Chile.

<i>Atocetus</i> Extinct genus of mammals

Atocetus is an extinct genus of pontoporiid dolphin found in Miocene-age marine deposits in Peru and California.

Scaphokogia is an extinct genus of pygmy sperm whales that lived off the coasts of Mexico and Peru, South America during the Late Miocene to Late Pliocene. Two species have currently been described: the type species S. cochlearis and S. totajpe. Fossils of Scaphokogia have been found in the Tirabuzon Formation of Baja California and the Pisco Formation of Peru. Scaphokogia existed about 5 million years ago, and were relatively rare animals.

Notocetus is an extinct genus of river dolphin belonging to Squalodelphinidae. Known specimens have been found in Early Miocene marine deposits from Argentina, Italy and Peru.

Brujadelphis is an extinct genus of river dolphin-like cetaceans of uncertain family placement from the Late Miocene epoch (Serravallian) of present-day Peru. The type species is Brujadelphis ankylorostris, recovered from the Pisco Formation.

Pisco Basin is a sedimentary basin extending over 300 kilometres (190 mi) in southwestern Peru. The basin has a 2 kilometres (6,600 ft) thick sedimentary fill, which is about half the thickness of more northern foreland basins in Peru.

<i>Spheniscus muizoni</i> Extinct species of bird

Spheniscus muizoni is an extinct species of banded penguins that lived during the early Late Miocene in what is now Peru, South America. The species, the earliest member of the extant genus, was described in 2007 by Ursula B. Göhlich based on fossils found in the fossiliferous Pisco Formation of the Pisco Basin, southwestern Peru.

<i>Peregocetus</i> Extinct genus of whales

Peregocetus is a genus of early whale that lived in what is now Peru during the Middle Eocene epoch. Its fossil was uncovered in 2011 in the Yumaque Member of the Pisco Basin at Playa Media Luna by a team consisting of members from Belgium, Peru, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Parts recovered include the jaw, front and hind legs, bits of spine, and tail. Olivier Lambert, a scientist at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and lead author of the study, noted that Peregocetus "fills in a crucial [knowledge] gap" about the evolution of whales and their spread.

References

  1. ↑ Córdova Aguilar, 2009, p.74
  2. ↑ Córdova Aguilar, 2009, p.75
  3. ↑ Lomas Terrace Formation at Fossilworks.org
  4. ↑ Máncora Tablazo Formation at Fossilworks.org
  5. ↑ Huacllaco Formation at Fossilworks.org
  6. ↑ La Planchada Formation at Fossilworks.org
  7. ↑ Juan Terrace Formation at Fossilworks.org
  8. ↑ San Sebastián Formation at Fossilworks.org
  9. ↑ Taime Formation at Fossilworks.org
  10. ↑ Pisco Formation at Fossilworks.org
  11. ↑ Madre de Dios Formation at Fossilworks.org
  12. ↑ Contamana Group at Fossilworks.org
  13. ↑ Miramar Formation at Fossilworks.org
  14. ↑ Tumbes Formation at Fossilworks.org
  15. ↑ Ipururo Formation at Fossilworks.org
  16. ↑ Cardalitos Formation at Fossilworks.org
  17. ↑ Navidad Formation at Fossilworks.org
  18. ↑ Camana Formation at Fossilworks.org
  19. ↑ Montera Formation at Fossilworks.org
  20. ↑ Pebas Formation at Fossilworks.org
  21. ↑ Zorritos Formation at Fossilworks.org
  22. ↑ Bala Formation at Fossilworks.org
  23. ↑ Chilcatay Formation at Fossilworks.org
  24. ↑ Chambira Formation at Fossilworks.org
  25. ↑ Upper Moquegua Formation at Fossilworks.org
  26. ↑ Heath Formation at Fossilworks.org
  27. ↑ Caballas Formation at Fossilworks.org
  28. ↑ El Milagro Formation at Fossilworks.org
  29. ↑ Paracas Formation at Fossilworks.org
  30. ↑ Pozo Formation at Fossilworks.org
  31. ↑ Máncora Formation at Fossilworks.org
  32. ↑ Otuma Formation at Fossilworks.org
  33. ↑ Yumaque Formation at Fossilworks.org
  34. ↑ Cone Hill Formation at Fossilworks.org
  35. ↑ Mirador Formation at Fossilworks.org
  36. ↑ Saman Formation at Fossilworks.org
  37. ↑ Pale Greda Formation at Fossilworks.org
  38. ↑ Salina Formation at Fossilworks.org
  39. ↑ Yahuarango Formation at Fossilworks.org
  40. ↑ Restin Formation at Fossilworks.org
  41. ↑ Parinas Formation at Fossilworks.org
  42. ↑ Talara Formation at Fossilworks.org
  43. ↑ Terebratula Formation at Fossilworks.org
  44. ↑ Verdun Formation at Fossilworks.org
  45. ↑ Cajaruro Formation at Fossilworks.org
  46. ↑ Negritos Formation at Fossilworks.org
  47. ↑ Mogollón Formation at Fossilworks.org
  48. ↑ Muñani Formation at Fossilworks.org
  49. ↑ Chacras Formation at Fossilworks.org
  50. ↑ Atascadero Formation at Fossilworks.org
  51. ↑ Carnoas Shale at Fossilworks.org
  52. ↑ Lobitos Formation at Fossilworks.org
  53. ↑ Huchpayacu Formation at Fossilworks.org
  54. ↑ Couches Rouges Formation at Fossilworks.org
  55. ↑ Monte Grande Formation at Fossilworks.org
  56. ↑ Radiolite Sandstone at Fossilworks.org
  57. ↑ El Cenizo Formation at Fossilworks.org
  58. ↑ La Tortuga Formation at Fossilworks.org
  59. ↑ Upper Vilquechico Formation at Fossilworks.org
  60. ↑ Bagua (=Chota) Formation at Fossilworks.org
  61. ↑ La Mesa Formation at Fossilworks.org
  62. ↑ Chonta Formation at Fossilworks.org
  63. ↑ Vivián Formation at Fossilworks.org
  64. ↑ Celendín Formation at Fossilworks.org
  65. ↑ Cajamarca Formation at Fossilworks.org
  66. ↑ Coñor Formation at Fossilworks.org
  67. ↑ Quillquiñán Group at Fossilworks.org
  68. ↑ Romirón Formation at Fossilworks.org
  69. ↑ Oriente Formation at Fossilworks.org
  70. ↑ Mujarún Formation at Fossilworks.org
  71. ↑ Mujarrún Formation at Fossilworks.org
  72. ↑ Yumagual Formation at Fossilworks.org
  73. ↑ Raya Formation at Fossilworks.org
  74. ↑ Crisnejas Formation at Fossilworks.org
  75. ↑ Chulec Formation at Fossilworks.org
  76. ↑ Inca Formation at Fossilworks.org
  77. ↑ Pariatambo Formation at Fossilworks.org
  78. ↑ Agua Caliente Formation at Fossilworks.org
  79. ↑ Esperanza Formation at Fossilworks.org
  80. ↑ Moreno et al., 2012, p.75
  81. ↑ Atocongo Formation at Fossilworks.org
  82. ↑ Carhuaz Formation at Fossilworks.org
  83. ↑ Santa Formation at Fossilworks.org
  84. ↑ Punta Moreno Formation at Fossilworks.org
  85. ↑ Sapotal Formation at Fossilworks.org
  86. ↑ Chocolate Formation at Fossilworks.org
  87. ↑ Condorsinga Formation at Fossilworks.org
  88. ↑ Aramachay Formation at Fossilworks.org
  89. ↑ Chambara Formation at Fossilworks.org
  90. ↑ Mitu Group at Fossilworks.org
  91. ↑ Copacabana Formation at Fossilworks.org
  92. ↑ Tarma Group at Fossilworks.org
  93. ↑ Ambo Formation at Fossilworks.org
  94. ↑ Cocachacra Shale at Fossilworks.org
  95. ↑ Lampa Formation at Fossilworks.org
  96. ↑ Calapuja Formation at Fossilworks.org
  97. ↑ Contaya Formation at Fossilworks.org
  98. ↑ Gutiérrez Marco & Villas, 2007, p.548
  99. ↑ San José Formation at Fossilworks.org

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Peruvian Amazon
Sechura Basin
Chambira Formation
Chilcatay Formation
Chota Formation
Iñapari Formation
Madre de Dios Formation
Mogollón Formation
Moquegua Formation
Muñani Formation
Paracas Formation
Pisco Formation
Pozo Formation
Soncco Formation
Yahuarango Formation
Yumaque Formation
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