The Highlands Formation is a geologic formation in Antigua and Barbuda. It preserves fossils of megalodon dating back to the Pliocene period. Among others, the formation has provided fossils of megalodon.[1]

Highlands Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliocene
~5.3–2.6 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherBindstone
Location
Coordinates17°36′N 61°48′W / 17.6°N 61.8°W / 17.6; -61.8
RegionBarbuda
Country Antigua and Barbuda
Highlands Formation is located in Antigua and Barbuda
Highlands Formation
Highlands Formation (Antigua and Barbuda)

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