Torleite Formation
Geologic formation in Germany
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The Torleite Formation is a geologic formation and Lagerstätte in Germany.[1] It preserves fossils dating to the Kimmeridgian stage of the Jurassic period.[2] Animals recovered from the formation include the small theropod dinosaur Sciurumimus, the ctenochasmatid pterosaur Balaenognathus, and the extinct bony fish Anaethalion.
TypeFormation
Unit ofUpper Weißjura Group
UnderliesRögling & Painten Formations
OverliesTreuchtlingen Formation
| Torleite Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Kimmeridgian ~ | |
Outcrop of the Torelite Formation near Wattendorf which is the type locality of Balaenognathus maeuseri | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Upper Weißjura Group |
| Underlies | Rögling & Painten Formations |
| Overlies | Treuchtlingen Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Other | Mudstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 50.0°N 11.1°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 41.2°N 19.2°E |
| Region | Bavaria |
| Country | Germany |
  Torleite Formation (Germany) | |
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[2]
