Pterosaur - Fossil matrix - Sinopterus - 69.5 cm - 48 cm
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Sinopterus — The Crested Master of the Air
Sinopterus is a member of the Tapejaridae family, a group of toothless pterosaurs. Its defining features include a large preorbital fenestra and a cranial crest developed from the upper jaw, extending from the front to the back of the skull. In pterosaurs, such crests likely served multiple functions, including species recognition, sexual selection, thermoregulation, and social signaling.
The bones of this specimen are black and lustrous throughout, indicating excellent mineralization. One of the key features of Sinopterus—the cranial crest—is also exceptionally well preserved, as shown in the photos. The length from the tip of the beak to the tip of the crest measures 25 cm, making it a large individual for this species.
The matrix measures 69.5*3*3cm, and the reverse side has been reinforced, so there is no need to worry about damage during transportation.
This specimen has been preserved in its original burial posture. As flying reptiles, pterosaurs typically had lightweight and fragile bones, making their preservation over tens of millions of years an exceptionally rare occurrence.
What makes this specimen particularly remarkable is that most of the major skeletal elements remain articulated and preserved in their original anatomical positions. The overall posture is also exceptionally well preserved, with the forelimbs positioned to support the body against the ground, closely resembling the posture depicted in paleoartistic reconstructions. Such a well-preserved articulated posture is extremely uncommon. In addition, the slab contains a 22 cm fish fossil, Jinanichthys longicephalus. Together, these features give the specimen considerable scientific research value, while also greatly enhancing its aesthetic appeal and collectible value.
I sincerely recommend this perfectly preserved and meticulously prepared pterosaur fossil to all collectors.
Reconstruction image source: Sci.News
https://www.sci.news/paleontology/sinopterus-atavismus-14338.html
Sinopterus — The Crested Master of the Air
Sinopterus is a member of the Tapejaridae family, a group of toothless pterosaurs. Its defining features include a large preorbital fenestra and a cranial crest developed from the upper jaw, extending from the front to the back of the skull. In pterosaurs, such crests likely served multiple functions, including species recognition, sexual selection, thermoregulation, and social signaling.
The bones of this specimen are black and lustrous throughout, indicating excellent mineralization. One of the key features of Sinopterus—the cranial crest—is also exceptionally well preserved, as shown in the photos. The length from the tip of the beak to the tip of the crest measures 25 cm, making it a large individual for this species.
The matrix measures 69.5*3*3cm, and the reverse side has been reinforced, so there is no need to worry about damage during transportation.
This specimen has been preserved in its original burial posture. As flying reptiles, pterosaurs typically had lightweight and fragile bones, making their preservation over tens of millions of years an exceptionally rare occurrence.
What makes this specimen particularly remarkable is that most of the major skeletal elements remain articulated and preserved in their original anatomical positions. The overall posture is also exceptionally well preserved, with the forelimbs positioned to support the body against the ground, closely resembling the posture depicted in paleoartistic reconstructions. Such a well-preserved articulated posture is extremely uncommon. In addition, the slab contains a 22 cm fish fossil, Jinanichthys longicephalus. Together, these features give the specimen considerable scientific research value, while also greatly enhancing its aesthetic appeal and collectible value.
I sincerely recommend this perfectly preserved and meticulously prepared pterosaur fossil to all collectors.
Reconstruction image source: Sci.News
https://www.sci.news/paleontology/sinopterus-atavismus-14338.html
Details
Specimen
Pterosaur
Scientific name
Sinopterus
Country of origin
Asia
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
11 kg
Height
69.5 cm
Width
48 cm
Depth
3 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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