Naco Formation

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Geologic formation in Arizona

Naco Formation

Stratigraphic range: Pennsylvanian
Type| Formation
Lithology
Primary| Limestone
Other| Shale, siltstone
Location
Region| Arizona
Country| United States
Indian Gardens Paleo Site with the Naco Formation exposed and available to the public

The Naco Formation is a geologic formation in Arizona. It preserves fossils dating back to the Pennsylvanian subperiod.

Indian Gardens Paleo Site approximately 12 miles east of Payson Arizona on highway 260

Fossils from the Kohls Ranch locality of Gila County, Arizona, include bivalve and gastropod molluscs, brachiopods, bryozoans, crinoids, cnidarians and chondrichthyan teeth.[1][2]

Indian Gardens Paleo Site with species identification sign

## See also[edit]

* Paleontology portal

* List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Arizona
* Paleontology in Arizona

## References[edit]

1. ^ Guide to Fossils of the Naco Formation, Kohl Ranch Area, Arizona, Arizona State
2. ^ Brew, D. C. and S. Beus, 1976, A Middle Pennsylvanian Fauna from the Naco Formation near Kohl Ranch, Central Arizona. Journal of Paleontology, v. 50: pp. 888-906

* Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.[user-generated source?]

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