The Yanigua Formation is a geologic formation in Dominican Republic. The lagoonal claystones and marls preserve fossils dating back to the Miocene period.[1] The formation hosts Dominican amber.

Yanigua Formation
Stratigraphic range: Miocene
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryClaystone, marl
OtherDominican amber
Location
Coordinates18°48′N 69°42′W / 18.8°N 69.7°W / 18.8; -69.7
Approximate paleocoordinates18°42′N 68°36′W / 18.7°N 68.6°W / 18.7; -68.6
Country Dominican Republic
Type section
Named forYanigua mine
Yanigua Formation is located in the Dominican Republic
Yanigua Formation
Yanigua Formation (the Dominican Republic)

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Further reading

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  • C. E. Schweitzer, M. Iturralde Vinent, J. L. Hetler and J. Vélez Juarbe. 2006. Oligocene and Miocene decapods (Thalassinidea and Brachyura) from the Caribbean. Annals of Carnegie Museum 75(2):111-136