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Astyris communis

Geological Range

Early Pliocene to Early Pleistocene; Extinct.

Paleogeographic Distribution

South Florida to Virginia.

Stratigraphic Occurrences

Early Pleistocene
Chowan River Formation (VA)
Late Pliocene
Duplin Formation (SC)
Raysor Formation (SC)
Tamiami Formation (Pinecrest Beds) (S. FL)
Yorktown Formation (NC, VA)
Yorktown Formation (Sunken Meadow Member) (VA)
Early Pliocene
Goose Creek Limestone (Upper) (SC)
<i>Astyris communis</i> from the Late Pliocene Yorktown Formation of Isle of Wight County, Virginia (SDSM 135261).
Astyris communis from the Late Pliocene Yorktown Formation of Isle of Wight County, Virginia (SDSM 135261).