Type Geological Formation Country Denmark Overlies Bagå Formation | Unit of Nyker Group Region Bornholm Underlies Robbedale 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.
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Dinosaurs
Small dromaeosaurid and indeterminate maniraptoran teeth have been uncovered in this formation. Sauropod tracks have also been found.
Birds
Small possible bird teeth have been identified in this formation.
Turtles
Unidentified turtle carapaces have been recovered from the formation.
Fish
Scales and jawbones of actinopterygian have been uncovered.
Amphibians
Postcranial elements of amphibians have been identified.
Lizards
Postcranial remains from lizards have been recovered.
References
Rabekke Formation Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA