Weissenegg Formation
Weissenegg Formation Stratigraphic range: Mid Miocene ~ | |
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Type | Formation |
Unit of | |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone, siltstone |
Other | Limestone, marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 46°42′N 15°36′E / 46.7°N 15.6°ECoordinates: 46°42′N 15°36′E / 46.7°N 15.6°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 46°06′N 15°06′E / 46.1°N 15.1°E |
Region | Styria |
Country | Austria |
Type section | |
Named for | |
Weissenegg Formation (Austria) |
The Weissenegg Formation is a geologic formation in Austria. It preserves fossils dating back to the Miocene period.
Fossil content[]
Various fossils have been found in the formation.[1][2][3]
Fish[]
- Chaenogaleus affinis
- Galeocerdo aduncus
- Hemipristis serra
- Isurus hastalis
- Megalodon[4]
- Myliobatis sp.
- Negaprion sp.
Mammals[]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Wurzing at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Retznei at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Weissenegg at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Flamberg at Fossilworks.org
Categories:
- Geologic formations of Austria
- Miocene Series of Europe
- Neogene Austria
- Langhian
- Serravallian
- Sandstone formations
- Shale formations
- Siltstone formations
- Limestone formations
- Shallow marine deposits
- Paleontology in Austria