Altamira Shale Explained

Altamira Shale
Type:	Formation
Age:	Neogene
Period:	Neogene
Region:	California
Country:	United States

The Altamira Shale is a geologic formation in California. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in California
• Paleontology in California

References

• Web site: Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database. ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database)). 17 December 2021.