Yanigua Formation
The Yanigua Formation is a geologic formation in Dominican Republic. The lagoonal claystones and marls preserve fossils dating back to the Miocene period. The formation hosts Dominican amber.
Fossil content
Aureofungus yaniguaensis, named after the formationCephalotes alveolatus, C. caribicus, C. dieteri, C. hispaniolicusEnischnomyia stegosomaMesembrinella caenozoicaVetufebrus ovatus?Neocallichirus quisquellanusPortunus sp.- Sebecidae Indet.