Höganäs Formation
| Höganäs Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Rhaetian-Hettangian ~ | |
Paleoenvironment Reconstruction | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Ängelholm Trought |
| Sub-units | Bjuv, Helsingborg & Vallåkra members |
| Underlies | Rya Formation |
| Overlies | Kågeröd Formation |
| Thickness | 200 m |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Shale, coal |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 56°06′N 12°42′E / 56.1°N 12.7°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 44°36′N 8°30′E / 44.6°N 8.5°E |
| Region | Skåne |
| Country | Sweden |
| Type section | |
| Named by | Troedsson |
The Höganäs Formation is a Late Triassic to Early Jurassic geologic formation in Skåne, Sweden. The formation is mostly known for its incredible flora collection from the Bjuv member, composed of over 110 species, and also includes several vertebrate remains, such as fishes, amphibians and dinosaur tracks & remains, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus. It´s regional equivalent is the Zagaje Formation in Poland.