Loma Candela Formation

The Loma Candela Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.^[1]

Loma Candela Formation
Stratigraphic range: Lutetian
Type	Formation
Lithology
Primary	Limestone, marl
Other	Conglomerate, sandstone
Location
Coordinates	22.1°N 80.5°W / 22.1; -80.5
Approximate paleocoordinates	22.3°N 71.4°W / 22.3; -71.4
Country	Cuba
Loma Candela Formation (Cuba)

Description

The formation consists of limestones, yellowish calcareous marls and coastal conglomerates and fine calcareous sandstones. The Loma Candela Formation was deposited in a marine environment. It overlies the Universidad Formation and is correlated with the Tallahassee and Lake City Formations of Florida.^[1]

Fossil content

• Histocidaris sanchezi
• Prionocidaris loveni
• Tylocidaris bermudezi

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Cuba