Paracas Formation

Perudyptes is a basal penguin from the Middle Eocene Paracas Formation of Peru. The genus name Perudyptes is named after the country, while the species

individual (MUSM 3248) and were collected from the Yumaque Member of the Paracas Formation. The remains of the Perucetus are currently under protection and on

Diablo at Fossilworks.org Paracas Reserve at Fossilworks.org Archaeocete Valley at Fossilworks.org Archaeocete Valley, Paracas, AV-17 at Fossilworks.org

geographic features such as: the Paracas Peninsula, Independencia Bay, San Gallán Island, Paracas Bay and Independencia Island. Paracas National Reserve is an arid

province are likely Paracas, Paracas Bay and the Paracas National Reserve. Pisco was home of an ancient pre-Hispanic culture, Paracas, who are known for