Reptile fossil: Keichousaurus - Triassic - Fossilised animal - Keichousaurus - 19 cm (No reserve price)

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Keichousaurus, a reptile fossil from the Triassic period, originating in China, 1 specimen in natural condition, weighing about 2080 g and 19 cm wide, restored by acid wash with repaired fissure and back filled for a seamless appearance.

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Sizes: 28.6x19x1.6cm
Weight: 2080g
This specimen has been restored using the acid washing method. 100% authentic, no stains. The location of the repaired crack is indicated in the last photo. The missing part at the back of the specimen has been filled and leveled with professional glue. The location is marked by a red line.

Keichousaurus is an extinct genus of marine reptiles from the family Pachypleurosauridae. It lived during the Middle Triassic (Ladinian), approximately between 242 and 237 million years ago.
This aquatic animal is nowadays mostly found fossilized in China, particularly in the Guizhou province.

Sizes: 28.6x19x1.6cm
Weight: 2080g
This specimen has been restored using the acid washing method. 100% authentic, no stains. The location of the repaired crack is indicated in the last photo. The missing part at the back of the specimen has been filled and leveled with professional glue. The location is marked by a red line.

Keichousaurus is an extinct genus of marine reptiles from the family Pachypleurosauridae. It lived during the Middle Triassic (Ladinian), approximately between 242 and 237 million years ago.
This aquatic animal is nowadays mostly found fossilized in China, particularly in the Guizhou province.

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1
Specimen
Reptile fossil: Keichousaurus - Triassic
Scientific name
Keichousaurus
Country of Origin
China
Geological Period
Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
2080 g
Width
19 cm
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