Indio Formation
The Indio Formation is a geologic formation of the Wilcox Group in Mexico. The sandstones, shales, conglomerates and claystones preserve fossils dating back to the Ypresian age (Wasatchian to Bridgerian in the NALMA classification) of the Eocene epoch of the Paleogene period.[1]
| Indio Formation Stratigraphic range: Ypresian (Wasatchian-Bridgerian) ~55–48 Ma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Wilcox Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, shale |
| Other | Conglomerate, claystone |
| Location | |
| Region | Nuevo León and Tamaulipas |
| Country |  |
See also
References
- Indio Formation at Fossilworks.org
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