AGe-1 is a fossil collection site in Geneva, Alabama, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. Fossils here come from the Lisbon Formation, dated to the Lutetian (48.07–41.03 million years ago). The depositional environment is recorded as shallow subtidal indet. Documented finds include Alectryonia ludoviciana.

Geologic setting

Formation: Lisbon
Geologic interval: Lutetian
Age: 48.07–41.03 Ma
Depositional environment: shallow subtidal indet.
Recorded occurrences: 1

Locality notes

About 1/2 mile above mouth of Pea River near Geneva, on section line between sec.29 and sec. 32, T.1N., R.22E.

Fossils found here

Alectryonia ludoviciana

Bivalvia · Ostreidae

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 81256 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record

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Questions about AGe-1

Can you collect at AGe-1?

It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.

What minerals are found at AGe-1?

Fossil.

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Source: Paleobiology Database.