Fossil reptile: Keichousaurus - a rare testimony from the Triassic - Fossilised animal - Keichousaurus
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This natural Keichousaurus hui marine reptile fossil from the Middle Triassic, around 240 million years old, preserves a skeleton on a natural rock slab without restoration or colouring.
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Keichousaurus Fossil (Guizhou, China) –-
Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic, dating back approximately 240 million years.
The specimen is displayed on a natural rock slab and preserves a particularly attractive skeleton, with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs, and long tail visible.
Features:
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years old)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China
* Slab dimensions: 30x20x1.4cm
* Weight: 2246g
* No reconstruction, assembly, or coloring has been carried out. The white lines visible on the stone are quartz veins.
Description:
This fossil exhibits excellent anatomical preservation and makes a beautiful addition to a collection for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light-colored matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.
* Carefully packaged and shipped securely.
France: Mondial Relay / Chronopost Shop2Shop
International: Colissimo / Chronopost Shop2Shop
Keichousaurus Fossil (Guizhou, China) –-
Magnificent fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic, dating back approximately 240 million years.
The specimen is displayed on a natural rock slab and preserves a particularly attractive skeleton, with the skull, ribs, spine, limbs, and long tail visible.
Features:
* Species: Keichousaurus hui
* Age: Middle Triassic (~240 million years old)
* Provenance: Guizhou Province, China
* Slab dimensions: 30x20x1.4cm
* Weight: 2246g
* No reconstruction, assembly, or coloring has been carried out. The white lines visible on the stone are quartz veins.
Description:
This fossil exhibits excellent anatomical preservation and makes a beautiful addition to a collection for paleontology enthusiasts, fossil collectors, or cabinets of curiosities. The contrast between the black bones and the light-colored matrix particularly highlights the skeleton.
* Carefully packaged and shipped securely.
France: Mondial Relay / Chronopost Shop2Shop
International: Colissimo / Chronopost Shop2Shop
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
2246 g
Authenticity
Original/official
