Güines Formation

Güines Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early-Mid Miocene
TypeFormation
OverliesLagunitas Formation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates22°54′N 81°42′W / 22.9°N 81.7°W / 22.9; -81.7
Approximate paleocoordinates23°06′N 78°54′W / 23.1°N 78.9°W / 23.1; -78.9
RegionMatanzas Province
CountryCuba
Type section
Named forGüines
Güines Formation (Cuba)

The Güines Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early to Middle Miocene period. Among others, fossils of the prehistoric dugong, Metaxytherium were found in the formation.