Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic - Fossilised animal - Keichousaurus (No reserve price)

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Keichousaurus fossil reptile on a natural rock slab from Guizhou, China, dating to the Middle Triassic about 240 million years ago, weighing 92 g, with no restoration and fixed to the slab, authentic original specimen.

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Keichousaurus fossil (Guizhou, China) –

Magnificent Keichousaurus hui fossil, a middle Triassic marine reptile dating from about 240 million years ago.

The specimen is presented on a natural rock slab and preserves an especially aesthetic skeleton with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs and the long tail visible.

Characteristics :

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China

* Plaque dimensions: 7.4x5x1.1 cm
* Weight: 92 g

* The specimen is fixed to a slab of the same nature for better stability; aside from that, no reconstruction, no assembly, and no coloration have been performed.

Description :
This fossil shows excellent anatomical preservation and makes a beautiful collectible piece for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.

* Thoughtful packaging and secure shipping. Shipping to France only via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop.

Authenticity guaranteed – Natural fossil, not molded and not reconstituted.

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or to obtain additional photos.

Keichousaurus fossil (Guizhou, China) –

Magnificent Keichousaurus hui fossil, a middle Triassic marine reptile dating from about 240 million years ago.

The specimen is presented on a natural rock slab and preserves an especially aesthetic skeleton with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs and the long tail visible.

Characteristics :

* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China

* Plaque dimensions: 7.4x5x1.1 cm
* Weight: 92 g

* The specimen is fixed to a slab of the same nature for better stability; aside from that, no reconstruction, no assembly, and no coloration have been performed.

Description :
This fossil shows excellent anatomical preservation and makes a beautiful collectible piece for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.

* Thoughtful packaging and secure shipping. Shipping to France only via Mondial Relay or Chronopost Shop2Shop.

Authenticity guaranteed – Natural fossil, not molded and not reconstituted.

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or to obtain additional photos.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic
Scientific name
Keichousaurus
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
92 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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