Painten Formation

The Painten Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Tithonian stage of the Late Jurassic period.
Description.
It is roughly contemporary with the Altmühltal Formation (which includes the true Solnhofen limestone), as they both underlay the Mörnsheim Formation. The 12th specimen, or "Schamhaupten specimen", of "Archaeopteryx" was uncovered in the lower portion of the Painten Formation. Other dinosaurs found here include "Juravenator", "Ostromia" and possibly "Compsognathus".
Fossil content.
The following fossils have been reported from the formation: