The Tuira Formation is a geologic formation in Panama. It preserves bivalve, gastropod and sponge fossils dating back to the Tortonian period (Clarendonian to Hemphillian in the NALMA classification), from 11 to 9.5 Ma.Aguilera et al., 2017, p.5Tuira Formation at Fossilworks.org
Fossil content Among others, the following fossils have been reported from the formation: Monoplex panamensisBeu, 2010, p.156 Umbrina opimaAguilera et al., 2016 Ogilbichthys dariensisSchwarzhans & Aguilera, 2016
See also List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Panama
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