Rabekke Formation


The Rabekke Formation is a geological formation dating to the latest Jurassic or earliest Cretaceous, around 146 to 145 million years ago. The formation crops out on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Vertebrate fossils have been found in the formation.

Fossil content

Dinosaurs

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

Mammals

Crocodylomorphs

Birds

Small possible bird teeth have been identified in this formation.

Turtles

Unidentified turtle carapaces have been recovered from the formation.

Fish

and jawbones of actinopterygian have been uncovered.

Amphibians

Postcranial elements of amphibians have been identified.

Lizards

Postcranial remains from lizards have been recovered.