Rabekke Formation

The Rabekke Formation is a geological formation dating to the Latest Jurassic or Earliest Cretaceous, around 146 to 145 million years ago. It is on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Vertebrate fossils have been found in the formation.[1]

Rabekke Formation
Stratigraphic range: Latest Tithonian to Early Berriasian, 146–143 Ma
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TypeGeological Formation
Unit ofNyker Group
Sub-unitsHomanshald Member, Skyttegård Member
UnderliesRobbedale Formation
OverliesBagå Formation
Location
RegionBornholm
Country Denmark

Vertebrates

Dinosaurs

Small dromaeosaurid and indeterminate maniraptoran teeth have been uncovered in this formation. Sauropod tracks have also been found.[1]

Mammals
Color key
Taxon Reclassified taxon Taxon falsely reported as present Dubious taxon or junior synonym Ichnotaxon Ootaxon Morphotaxon
 Notes
Uncertain or tentative taxa are in small text; crossed out taxa are discredited.
Genus Species Location Material Description Images

Sunnyodon[1]

S. notleyi

Bornholm, Denmark[1]

Tooth[1]

Crocodilomorphs
Color key
Taxon Reclassified taxon Taxon falsely reported as present Dubious taxon or junior synonym Ichnotaxon Ootaxon Morphotaxon
 Notes
Uncertain or tentative taxa are in small text; crossed out taxa are discredited.
Genus Species Location Material Description Images

Bernissartia[1]

B. sp[1]

Bornholm, Denmark[1]

Teeth[1]

Goniopholis[1]

G. sp[1]

Bornholm, Denmark[1]

Teeth[1]

Theriosuchus[1]

T. sp[1]

Bornholm, Denmark[1]

Teeth[1]

Birds

Small possible bird teeth have been identified in this formation.[1]

Turtles

Unidentified turtle carapaces have been recovered from the formation.[1]

Fish

Scales and jawbones of actinopterygian have been uncovered.[1]

Amphibians

Postcranial elements of amphibians have been identified.[1]

Lizards

Postcranial remains from lizards have been recovered.[1]

See also

References
  1. Milan, J.; Rasmussen, B.W.; Bonde, N. (2012). "Coprolites with prey remains from coprophagous organisms from the Lower Cretaceous (Late Berriasian) Jydegaard Formation of Bornholm, Denmark". New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Bulletin. 57: 235–240.
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