Rabekke Formation
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| Rabekke Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Latest Tithonian-earliest Berriasian ~ | |
| Type | Geological Formation |
| Unit of | Nyker Group |
| Sub-units | Homanshald & Skyttegård Members |
| Underlies | Robbedale Formation |
| Overlies | Bagå Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Claystone, mudstone, siltstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°06′N 14°48′E / 55.1°N 14.8°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 46°30′N 21°30′E / 46.5°N 21.5°E |
| Region | Bornholm |
| Country | Denmark |
  Rabekke Formation (Denmark) | |
The Rabekke Formation is a geological formation dating to the latest Jurassic or earliest Cretaceous, around 146 to 145 million years ago.[1] The formation crops out on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Vertebrate fossils have been found in the formation.[2]
Dinosaurs
Small dromaeosaurid and indeterminate maniraptoran teeth have been uncovered in this formation. Sauropod tracks have also been found.[2]
Mammals
| Genus | Species | Location | Material | Description | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyodon[2] | S. notleyi | Bornholm, Denmark[2] | Tooth[2] |
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Crocodylomorphs
| Genus | Species | Location | Material | Description | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernissartia[2] | B. sp[2] | Bornholm, Denmark[2] | Teeth[2] |
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| Goniopholis[2] | G. sp[2] | Bornholm, Denmark[2] | Teeth[2] |
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| Theriosuchus[2] | T. sp[2] | Bornholm, Denmark[2] | Teeth[2] | ||
Color key
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Notes Uncertain or tentative taxa are in small text; |
Birds
Small possible bird teeth have been identified in this formation.[2]
Turtles
Unidentified turtle carapaces have been recovered from the formation.[2]
Fish
Scales and jawbones of actinopterygian have been uncovered.[2]
Amphibians
Postcranial elements of amphibians have been identified.[2]