Torleite Formation

The Torleite Formation is a geologic formation and Lagerstätte in Germany. It preserves fossils dating to the Kimmeridgian stage of the Jurassic period. Animals recovered from the formation include the small theropod dinosaur Sciurumimus, the ctenochasmatid pterosaur Balaenognathus, and the extinct bony fish Anaethalion.

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:

• Alligatorium franconicum (=Neosuchia indet.)
• Cricosaurus bambergensis
• Dakosaurus maximus
• Cricosaurus sp.

• Sciurumimus albersdoerferi

• Balaenognathus maeuseri

• Eurysternum wagleri

• Sphenofontis velserae

• Anaethalion sp.
• Leptolepides sp.
• Leptolepis sp.
• Pholidophorus sp.
• Pleuropholis sp.

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Germany

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