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Rare piece!Impression and carapace remains of a head shield belonging to Podolaspis lerichei, a Ukrainian jawless fish, on green-red sandstone. The bone plates, if preserved, are very detailed and somewhat lighter in color. You can even identify the imprints of the fin spines. The impression is three-dimensional and reaches about 2 cm in depth.Age: Lower Devonian, Prague (approx. 410 million years old)Locality: Babin, Chernivtsi oblast, UkraineSize fish: 14 cm; slab: 36 x 26 x 7.5 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original item for technical reasons.

Fossilized fish remains from the Eifel!Period: Lower Devonian, Emsian;Location: Willwerath, Prüm, EifelDimensions: approx. 9 x 4.5 x 1.3 cmColors on photos may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

A well-preserved and fairly large specimen of a beaked fish of the species Belonostomus sp. from the famous Solnhofen fossil site!A fascinating and very elegantly preserved Belonostomus, one of the characteristic long-snouted predatory fishes of the Jurassic seas. Its elongated, slender body and distinctive pointed jaws are especially typical of this genus, giving it a unique appearance among Solnhofen fossil fishes. The species was a fast-swimming predator that likely fed on smaller fish and other marine animals. A beautiful and highly attractive fossil for collectors of Jurassic fish and Solnhofen specimens.A series of lagoons in southern Germany, the Solnhofen Sea, evaporated cyclically and became highly saline and oxygen-depleted. As a result, all life in them died and was completely buried. Of course, this also affected submerged plants and their decomposers.Age: Upper Jurassic, Lower Tithonian, Malm Zeta;Locality: Solnhofen, GermanySize: Fish: approx. 40 cm; Matrix: approx. 47 x 25 x 1 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

A well-preserved and fairly large specimen of a predatory fish of the species Caturus furcatus from the famous Solnhofen fossil site!Beautiful Caturus furcatus specimen!An impressive fossil fish, beautifully centered on a large slab, creating a particularly striking presentation. Caturus furcatus was a powerful predatory fish that lived in the Jurassic seas and is one of the characteristic fossil fishes from the Solnhofen Plattenkalk. Its streamlined body and distinctive jaws provide a fascinating glimpse into this active predator from around 150 million years ago. A highly attractive and impressive specimen that makes a wonderful centerpiece for any fossil collection.A series of lagoons in southern Germany, the Solnhofen Sea, evaporated cyclically and became highly saline and oxygen-depleted. As a result, all life in them died and was completely buried. Of course, this also affected submerged plants and their decomposers.Age: Upper Jurassic, Lower Tithonian, Malm Zeta;Locality: Solnhofen, GermanySize: Fish: approx. 16 cm; Matrix: approx. 45 x 43 x 2 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

This specimen is in quite a good shape. The jaw arch is not complete, but it is quite large for a specimen like that, incl. socle: 4x4x2 cmAge: Miozän, Hawthorne-FormationLocality: South Carolina, USASize: approx. 3 x 1  cmThe so-called parrotfish (family Scarinae) are known for their characteristic ‘chewing plates’ - fused tooth ridges that resemble a parrot's beak. These structures enable the fish to graze algae off corals or rocks and even bite through hard calcareous structures.The fossil chewing plates typically consist of upper and lower jaw fragments with fused teeth that are shaped into an efficient biting tool. In preserved premaxillae (‘beak’ structures), the teeth are conical and slightly recurved, often arranged in scales or rows. The discovery of parrotfish chewing plates from the Miocene is an indication of the early distribution of tropical-Mediterranean faunas in the US East Coast. Parrotfishes are among the ecologically dominant species in tropical reefs.Colors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Very beautifully preserved!These sharks had teeth that were very suitable for catching and crushing slippery prey. The shark is Cretolamna sp. ; the animal grew to a length of 3-5 meters. It is considered the ancestor of Megalodon.Age: Upper CretaceousLocality: Morocco Size: approx. 1.5 - 2 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons. Our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.  

A large bonefish Diplomystus on a limestone slab. Well preparated and bones clearly visible.Age: Paleogene, Eocene, Green River Formation (ca. 50 million years old);Locality: Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, USA Size fossil: approx. 40 cm; plate: 44.5 x 43.5 x 1.5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

A large bonefish Diplomystus dentatus (Cope 1877) on a limestone slab. Wooden frame included. Beautiful decorative piece!Age: Paleogene, Eocene, Green River Formation (ca. 50 million years)Locality: Kemmerer, Lincoln county, Wyoming, USA Size of fossil: approx. 40 cm; slab (with frame):  51 x 32.5 x 3 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Rare specimen - part of a Rhinodipterus ulrichi, an extinct species of lungfish.“Dipnoi”, the scientific name of the lungfishes as a class, originates from Greek and means “double breather”, because the fish had gills for breathing in the water as well as for breathing air from the water surface.Age: Upper Middle Devonian, boundary: Givetian-Frasnian, Upper Plattenkalk, Ahrdorf Formation ;Locality: Heiligenstock quarry, Paffrather limestone sink, Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySize: approx. 12 x 12 x 1 cm Fossil preservation: approx. 4 x 10 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Fossil Dolphin Vertebra – Miocene (Badenian), Baranya, HungaryAge: Miocene, Badenian;Locality: Pécs, Danitz-puszta, Baranya County, HungarySize: approx. 3 cmOriginal fossil vertebra of a dolphin (Cetacea) from the Badenian stage of the Miocene. The specimen comes from the Baranya region in Hungary and dates to the Middle Miocene (approx. 16.3–13.8 million years ago). During this period, the area was part of the Paratethys, a vast epicontinental sea that was home to a diverse marine fauna.Colors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

A well-preserved viperfish on both sides of the slab. One of the fish even has its last meal still in its stomach.Rarely preserved this well.Age: Cretaceous, Cenomanian (approx. 95 million years old)Locality: Hjoula, Byblos, LebanonSize fossil: 10 - 13 cm; plate:  19 x 10 x 2 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Remains of fish bones from the Eifel.Age: Devonian;Locality: Sötenich, Eifel, GermanySize of fossil: 10,5 x 7,5 x 3,3 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Beautiful Gyrodus specimen from the famous Solnhofen quarry.A beautifully centered Gyrodus specimen, preserved in excellent condition with many fine details clearly visible. Gyrodus was a marine fish belonging to the pycnodonts, equipped with powerful crushing teeth that were used to feed on hard-shelled prey such as mollusks and other invertebrates. Some of the characteristic teeth are also preserved on this specimen, adding to its scientific and collector appeal. Well-preserved and beautifully presented Gyrodus specimens from Solnhofen are highly sought after and make a striking addition to any fossil collection. Upon request, we are happy to provide additional detailed photographs as well as UV-light images, which may reveal further details of the preservation.A series of lagoons in southern Germany, the Solnhofen Sea, evaporated cyclically and became highly saline and oxygen-depleted. As a result, all life in them died and was completely buried. Of course, this also affected submerged plants and their decomposers.Age: Upper Jurassic, Lower Tithonian, Malm Zeta;Locality: Solnhofen, GermanySize of the Fish: approx. 20 cm Matrix: approx. 40 x 29,5 x 1,5 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Bonebed with fish remains.Age: Devonian;Locality: Stolbova, Kaluzhskaya oblast, RussiaSize: approx. 7 x 8 x 2 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

A beautifully preserved tooth from the famous phosphate deposits in the Oulad Abdoun Basin in Morocco.Igdamanosaurus aegyptiacus (formerly Globidens) is an extinct genus of marine lizards from the Cretaceous period that belongs to the mosasaur family. The teeth indicate a highly specialized lifestyle with shellfish, turtles and crustaceans as prey.Age: Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian;Locality: Oulad Abdoun Basin, MoroccoSize: approx. 2-3 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

The so-called parrotfish (family Scaridae) are known for their characteristic ‘chewing plates’ - fused tooth ridges that resemble a parrot's beak. These structures enable the fish to graze algae off corals or rocks and even bite through hard calcareous structures.Age: Miozän, Hawthorne-FormationLocality: South Carolina, USASize: approx. 3-4 cmThe fossil chewing plates typically consist of upper and lower jaw fragments with fused teeth that are shaped into an efficient biting tool. In preserved premaxillae (‘beak’ structures), the teeth are conical and slightly recurved, often arranged in scales or rows. The discovery of parrotfish chewing plates from the Miocene is an indication of the early distribution of tropical-Mediterranean faunas in the US East Coast. Parrotfishes are among the ecologically dominant species in tropical reefs.Colors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Herring fish: Knightia eocaenaThe limestones of the Eocene Green River Formation are in no way inferior to the famous Solnhofen limestones in terms of preservation quality and are sometimes even more rewarding. Knightia is the most common fossil in the deposit and is synonymous with it. Knightia was a freshwater schooling fish. In fossil form it is always found in masses. This is why it is assumed that it was often the victim of natural events such as algal blooms.Period: Tertiary, Middle Eocene, Green River Shales;Age: approx. 45 million years;Locality: Warfield Springs, Wyoming, USASize fish: approx. 6-8 cm; slab: approx. 12-14 cm longThe photo serves as an example, each piece is unique. Colors may vary slightly due to technical reasons.You will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.

Age: Miocene, deep Hydrobian layer;Location: Bonner Zementwerke, Budenheim near MainzSize: approx. 7 x 3 x 1 cmThe sandfish Notogoneus longiceps VON MEYER hunted small invertebrates at night and buried itself during the day in the muddy bottom of the brackish sea that once covered the Mainz Basin.Age: approx. 21 million years, Hartenberg Subformation, Wiesbaden Formation, Aquitanium, Lower MioceneColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Several fragments of cranial cartilage from bony fish Orthacanthus texensis in a collector's box.Age: Lower Permian, Wellington Formation;Locality: Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma, USASize: < 1 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a specimen of comparable quality with your purchase.

Phacodus punctatus is an extinct bony fish belonging to the order Pycnodontiformes.During the Mesozoic and early Cenozoic periods, these fish were very common and specialized in cracking hard food.During 2022, paleontologists described several jawbones of P. punctatus that showed clear signs of corrosion from stomach acid on teeth and bones. These fossils are interpreted as regurgitaliths — that is, undigested remains that a predator regurgitated as stomach contents. This is the first known evidence of such a state of preservation in Pycnodontiformes and provides insights into predator-prey relationships in the Cretaceous seas of Morocco.Secure this beautiful specimen featuring the characteristic teeth of Phacodus punctatus, preserved in matrix!Age: Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian;Locality: Ouled Bouali, west of Qued Zem, MoroccoSize: 8 x 7 x 3.5 cmDue to technical limitations, colors in photos may differ slightly from the original specimen.

Copper shale slab with a predatory fish, Palaeoniscum freieslebeni, which is representative of a large group of extinct bony fish without close modern relatives (Palaeonisciformes). The ganoid scales are not entirely preserved. Age: Permian, Zechstein, Kupferschiefer (approx. 255 million years old)Locality: Mansfeld, Mansfeld-Südharz district, Saxony-Anhalt, GermanySize fossil: approx. 20 x 4 cm; plate: 23 x 20 x 2.5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

A beautiful pathological shark tooth from Morocco.“Pathological” refers to deformations or deviations from the standard morphology. These are usually caused by injury or disease during the animal’s lifetime.Age: Maastrichtian, Upper Cretaceous (approx. 70 million years ago)Locality: Oulad Aboun Basin, MoroccoSize: 4 x 3 cmColors on your screen may differ from those of the original piece due to technical reasons. 

Phacodus punctatus is an extinct bony fish belonging to the order Pycnodontiformes.During the Mesozoic and early Cenozoic periods, these fish were very common and specialized in cracking hard food.During 2022, paleontologists described several jawbones of P. punctatus that showed clear signs of corrosion from stomach acid on their teeth and bones.These fossils are interpreted as regurgitaliths—that is, undigested remains that a predator regurgitated as stomach contents. This is the first known evidence of such a state of preservation in Pycnodontiformes and provides insightsinto predator-prey relationships in the Cretaceous seas of Morocco.Here you can see the typical teeth of Phacodus punctatus along with jaw bones—truly a beautiful specimen!Age: Upper Cretaceous, Maastrichtian;Locality: Ouled Bouali, west of Qued Zem, MoroccoSize: 3.5 x 1.5 cmDue to technical limitations, colors in photos may differ slightly from the original specimen.

A well-preserved fish of the species Pholidophorus sp. from the famous Solnhofen fossil site!The Solnhofen Sea was a series of lagoons in southern Germany that cyclically evaporated, becoming highly saline and oxygen-deprived. As a result, all life within them perished and was completely buried. This, of course, also included washed-in plants and their decomposers.Age: Upper Jurassic, Lower Tithonian, Malm Zeta;Locality: Solnhofen, GermanySize of the Fish: approx. 18 cm Matrix: approx. 26.5 x 30 x 5 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Age: Early Devonian, Emsian, Klerf Fm;Locality: Köppen quarry, Waxweiler, Eifel district Bitburg-Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanySize: 6 x 5 x 0.5 cmPteraspis is an extinct genus of jawless fish that lived during the Devonian period, approximately 419 to 382 million years ago.This primitive aquatic vertebrate belonged to the order Pteraspidiformes and had several notable features:    Protective armored plating covering the front of its body    A streamlined shape with a horn-like rostrum    Wing-like protrusions derived from armored plates over its gills    Stiff spikes on its back, possibly for protection    An estimated length of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches)Despite lacking fins other than its lobed tail, Pteraspis is believed to have been a proficient swimmer due to its streamlined body shape.Pteraspis inhabited both marine and freshwater environments. It is thought to have fed on shoals of plankton near the ocean surface.Colors on photos may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

Very nice specimen!Age: Early Devonian, Emsian, Klerf Fm;Locality: Köppen quarry, Waxweiler, Eifel district Bitburg-Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanySize of plate: 11 x 10 x 0,5 cmPteraspis is an extinct genus of jawless fish that lived during the Devonian period, approximately 419 to 382 million years ago.This primitive aquatic vertebrate belonged to the order Pteraspidiformes and had several notable features:•    Protective armored plating covering the front of its body•    A streamlined shape with a horn-like rostrum•    Wing-like protrusions derived from armored plates over its gills•    Stiff spikes on its back, possibly for protection•    An estimated length of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches)Despite lacking fins other than its lobed tail, Pteraspis is believed to have been a proficient swimmer due to its streamlined body shape.Pteraspis inhabited both marine and freshwater environments. It is thought to have fed on shoals of plankton near the ocean surface.Colors on photos may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

Very nice specimen!Age: Early Devonian, Emsian, Klerf Fm;Locality: Köppen quarry, Waxweiler, Eifel district Bitburg-Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanySize: 7 x 5 x 1 cmPteraspis is an extinct genus of jawless fish that lived during the Devonian period, approximately 419 to 382 million years ago.This primitive aquatic vertebrate belonged to the order Pteraspidiformes and had several notable features:•    Protective armored plating covering the front of its body•    A streamlined shape with a horn-like rostrum•    Wing-like protrusions derived from armored plates over its gills•    Stiff spikes on its back, possibly for protection•    An estimated length of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches)Despite lacking fins other than its lobed tail, Pteraspis is believed to have been a proficient swimmer due to its streamlined body shape.Pteraspis inhabited both marine and freshwater environments. It is thought to have fed on shoals of plankton near the ocean surface.Colors on photos may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

A well-preserved guitarfish with two shrimps. This genus still exists today.Age: Cretaceous, Cenomanian (approx. 95 million years old)Locality: Hjoula, Byblos, LebanonSize fossil: 30.5 cm; plate: 35 x 14 x 2 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Cretaceous-era shark teeth—perfect for a treasure hunt!  This bag contains one lot (50g) of third choice Cretaceous-era shark teeth from Morocco. Some of the pieces are small and vary in quality—which is exactly why they’re perfect for searching, sorting, and discovering. Ideal for: treasure huntschildren’s birthday partiessifting and sorting little explorers and budding paleontologists  Each bag contains approximately 50 shark teeth and makes for a little fossil treasure for children and fossil enthusiasts.The fossils included are natural products and vary in size, shape, and condition. The selection varies by bag. Age: Upper Cretaceous; EoceneLocality: MoroccoSize of the teeth: approx. 1–2 cm PU: 50 g bag, approx. 50 pcs. per bagColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons. Our pictures are provided as reference. Upon purchase, you will receive a produkt of equivalent quality.  

Tooth on original matrixAge: CretaceousPlace of discovery: MoroccoSize: about 3 x 4,5 cm on Matrix ( 7 x 7 x 2 cm)For technical reasons, the colors in our photos may differ from the original piece.

Shark tooth on a pendant. These sharks had teeth that were very suitable for catching and crushing slippery prey. The shark is Cretolamna sp. ; the animal grew to a length of 3-5 meters. It is considered the ancestor of Megalodon.Age: Upper CretaceousLocality: Morocco Size: approx. 1.5 - 2 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons. Our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.  

A beautiful tooth from the world's most famous shark species.This Otodus megalodon tooth is museum-quality and in completely natural condition. Age: Neogene, Miocene;Location: Blackwater River, South Carolina, USASize: 13,5 cmColors on images may differ from the original specimen due to technical reasons.

A beautiful tooth from the world's most famous shark species.This Otodus megalodon tooth is museum-quality and in completely natural condition. It also features a very, very dark black color, which is highly sought after by collectors.Age: Neogene, Miocene;Location: Blackwater River, South Carolina, USASize: 12 cmColors on images may differ from the original specimen due to technical reasons.

The so-called "crow shark", Squalicorax pristodontus, could once reach a length of up to 5 meters and its sawblade-like teeth resemble those of recent tiger sharks.Age: Upper Cretaceous;Locality: Oued Zem, Kouribgha, Morocco;Size: approx. 2 - 3 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Relatively large Thrissops specimen on a beautiful slab – and, most importantly, completely uncolored!This specimen is particularly appealing to collectors who value natural, authentic fossils and prefer to avoid the frequently offered, artificially painted specimens. The fish is clearly visible on the slab and stands out for its genuine, unaltered preservation. Certainly not a “museum-quality” specimen, but an honest and authentic fossil that shows exactly what has actually been preserved. A great opportunity for collectors looking for a larger Thrissops and who value originality over artificial coloring.Thrissops (from Greek: θρῐ́ξ thrix, 'hair' and Greek: ὄψις ópsis 'look')is an extinct genus of stem-teleost fish from the Jurassic period (Kimmeridgian to Tithonian). Its fossils are known from the Solnhofen Limestone, as well as the Kimmeridge Clay.Thrissops was a fast predatory fish up to 90 centimetres that fed on other bony fish.It had a streamlined body with a deeply cleft tail and only very small pelvic fins. Thrissops was one of the smaller members of the order Ichthyodectiformes, which also included larger representatives like Xiphactinus and Saurodon.Age: Upper Jurassic, Lower Tithonian, Malm Zeta;Locality: Solnhofen, GermanyFish size: approx. 23 cm Matrix: approx. 35.5 x 32 x 2 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.