3.6 - 2.58 Ma

The definition of this interval in the timescale Cenozoic Subepochs is taken from the following source:

• W. B. Harland, R. L. Armstrong, A. V. Cox, L. E. Craig, A. G. Smith and D. G. Smith. 1990. A Geologic Time Scale 1989. view

There are intervals in 8 timescales which overlap this one. show

• International Chronostratigraphic Timescale: Pliocene epoch, Piacenzian age
• European Faunal Units: Ruscinian subage, Villanyian subage
• European Faunal Zones: MN 15 zone, MN 16 zone
• Neogene Mammal Ages of China: Yushean age
• North American Land Mammal Ages: Blancan age
• North American Mammal Subages/Zones: Rexroadian subage, Senecan subage
• South American Land Mammal Ages: Vorohuean age, Chapadmalalan age, Uquian age
• Cretaceous-Cenozoic of New Zealand: Mangapanian age, Waipipian age, Wanganui epoch

This interval is used in the definition of 955 collections

A total of 1448 collections with 20229 occurrences lie within this time span