Höganäs Formation

Höganäs Formation
Stratigraphic range: Rhaetian-Hettangian
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Paleoenvironment Reconstruction
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofÄngelholm Trought
Sub-unitsBjuv, Helsingborg & Vallåkra members
UnderliesRya Formation
OverliesKågeröd Formation
Thickness200 m
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherShale, coal
Location
Coordinates56°06′N 12°42′E / 56.1°N 12.7°E / 56.1; 12.7
Approximate paleocoordinates44°36′N 8°30′E / 44.6°N 8.5°E / 44.6; 8.5
RegionSkåne
CountrySweden
Type section
Named byTroedsson
Höganäs Formation (Sweden)

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.