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

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Scientific name Keichousaurus; specimen: fossil reptile Keichousaurus; geological period Middle Triassic (about 240 million years ago); origin China; condition natural; authenticity original; weight 122 g; one item.

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Keichousaurus fossil (Guizhou, China) –-

Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a Middle Triassic marine reptile, dating to about 240 million years ago.

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

Features :

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

* Plate dimensions: 7.2x5.7x1.2 cm
* Weight: 122 g

* The specimen is mounted on a similarly natural slab for better stability; besides that, no reconstruction, no assembly and no coloring have been done.

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

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

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

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

Keichousaurus fossil (Guizhou, China) –-

Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a Middle Triassic marine reptile, dating to about 240 million years ago.

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

Features :

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

* Plate dimensions: 7.2x5.7x1.2 cm
* Weight: 122 g

* The specimen is mounted on a similarly natural slab for better stability; besides that, no reconstruction, no assembly and no coloring have been done.

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

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

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

Do not hesitate to contact me for 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
122 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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