Obispo Formation, Bolivia

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Obispo Formation
Stratigraphic range: Dapingian
~478–466  Ma
Type Geological formation
Lithology
Primary Shale, siltstone
Location
Coordinates 21°00′S65°00′W / 21.0°S 65.0°W / -21.0; -65.0 Coordinates: 21°00′S65°00′W / 21.0°S 65.0°W / -21.0; -65.0
Approximate paleocoordinates 45°18′S129°06′W / 45.3°S 129.1°W / -45.3; -129.1
Region Tarija Department
CountryBandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia
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Obispo Formation, Bolivia (Bolivia)

The Obispo Formation is a Dapingian geologic formation of southern Bolivia. The shales and siltstones were deposited in an open marine environment. [1] [2]

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Fossil content

The formation has provided the following fossils:

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References

  1. San Lucas at Fossilworks.org
  2. Molle Punku, Huerta Maya, and Pantipata at Fossilworks.org

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