Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus) Lower Jurassic 174.1-201.3 ma, Germany, Dotternhausen

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Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)
  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)
  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)
  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)
  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)
  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)
  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)
  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus)

  • Ichthyosaurs Vertebra and partial rib, (Stenopterygius sp, S.quadriscissus) Lower Jurassic 174.1-201.3 ma, Germany, Dotternhausen

  • The complete fossil measures approx- 210mm x 100mm x 60mm. Vertebra measures approx- 106mm x 60mm x 28mm all at the widest points
  • £89.00
Each fossil is one of a kind, but a similar fossil may still be available to purchase.

This is a rare fossil from this type of Icthyosaur found in Germany. Stenopterygius was a small Icthyosaur species, fossils of this species are found around Europe and found in England, France, Germany, Luxemberg and Switzerland. This small Icthyosaur was physically similar to Icthyosaurus but instead had a smaller size and more slender flippers. Stenopterygius measured approximately 3-4 metres long fully grown. 

Some of the best fossils of this type are found mainly in Germany, this one is unusual with the vertebra and rib section together. Beautifully presented within the natural matrix in which it was found and cut into a display form.

The reverse of this fossil has been glued at a hairline fracture to keep it strong. Otherwise as found.