Caraba Formation
# Caraba Formation

The Caraba Formation (Tcr) is a geologic formation in Panama. The formation was first defined in 1950 by Jones as a facies member of the Caimito Formation. The formation consists of poorly lithified, pebbly, tuffaceous, calcareous sandstones and conglomerates and preserves fossils dating back to the Early Oligocene period.

## Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:

### Bivalves

* Leopecten gatunensis
* ?Argopecten sp.

### Gastropods

* Pachycrommium trinitatensis
* Ficus sp.
