Indio Formation

Geologic formation in the Nuevo León and Tamaulipas regions of Mexico

Indio Formation

Stratigraphic range: Ypresian (Wasatchian-Bridgerian)
~55–48 Ma

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Type| Formation
Unit of| Wilcox Group
Lithology
Primary| Sandstone, shale
Other| Conglomerate, claystone
Location
Region| Nuevo León and Tamaulipas
Country| Mexico

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]

## See also

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* List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Mexico
* Klondike Mountain Formation
* Nanjemoy Formation
* Lechería Limestone

## References

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1. ^ Indio Formation at Fossilworks.org