Boca de Serpiente Formation

The Boca de Serpiente Formation is a geologic formation in Trinidad and Tobago. The limestones stained red with hematite, preserve fossils dating back to the Priabonian period.[1]

Boca de Serpiente Formation
Stratigraphic range: Priabonian
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherHematite
Location
Coordinates10°12′N 62°00′W / 10.2°N 62.0°W / 10.2; -62.0
Approximate paleocoordinates8°18′N 55°24′W / 8.3°N 55.4°W / 8.3; -55.4
RegionGulf of Paria
Country Trinidad and Tobago
Type section
Named forBoca de la Serpiente
Boca de Serpiente Formation is located in Trinidad and Tobago
Boca de Serpiente Formation
Boca de Serpiente Formation (Trinidad and Tobago)

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Further reading

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  • C. J. Maury. 1912. A contribution to the paleontology of Trinidad. Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 15:1-112