Review of the Danian vertebrate fauna of southern Scandinavia.

A diverse Danian vertebrate fauna, spanning four classes and 54 identifiable genera, has been documented from southern Scandinavia. The study reveals that while fish remains are common in Danian limestones, the Fiskeler Member at Stevns Klint (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) stands out for its significant shark teeth and bony fish fragments. Articulated fish remains are also noted in the Limhamn quarry and København Limestone Formation. The research identifies a range of taxa, including the gavialoid crocodylian Thoracosaurus, fragmentary turtle material, and bird remains exclusively from the Limhamn quarry. Despite the fragmentary nature of many findings, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the region's vertebrate diversity during the Danian age.

Adolfssen, J. S., Milàn, J., & Friedman, M. (2017). Review of the Danian vertebrate fauna of southern Scandinavia. Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark, 65, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.37570/bgsd-2017-65-01