Carambie Cave
Carambie Cave is a large, relatively dry, white limestone cave in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica.[1] It is believed that it may have been used by Taíno people although no evidence of their presence has been found.[1] It does contain historical graffiti dating back to 1821.[2]
| Carambie Cave | |
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| Location | Trelawny, Jamaica |
| Coordinates | 18°18′24″N 77°33′48″W |
| Geology | Limestone |
| Entrances | 3 |
Natural history
Carambie cave is home to a small roost of fruit bats as well a few other bat species.[1] There are several species of invertebrates, mostly living on the limited bat guano deposits.[1] These include some flies (mainly Neoditomyia farri) and some spiders.[1]
The cave has three entrances: Light 18°18′25″N 77°33′47″W, Dark 18°18′22″N 77°33′47″W and Back 18°18′25″N 77°33′50″W.
Fossils
A specimen of the foraminiferan Dictyoconus jontabellensis Vaughan was found in the roof of one of the entrances during the 1950s.[3]
References
- Stewart, R S (2005-03-31). "Carambie Cave Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- Roggy, D K (2005-03-31). "Carambie cave field notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- "Bulletins of American paleontology". XXXVI. Ithaca, New York: Paleontological Research Institution. 1955–1956.
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External links
- "Aerial view". WikiMapia.
- Carambie Cave, Jamaican Caves Organisation
