Pysht Formation

The Pysht Formation is a geologic formation in Washington (state). It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period, which appear to have been deposited in an offshore marine environment. Outcrops are present on the northern Olympic Peninsula, in Clallam County.

Fossil content

Based on the Paleobiology Database:

Cartilaginous fish

Mammals

Birds

Crustaceans

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