Anchiornis 化石与鱼相关 - 动物化石 - 42 cm - 40 cm

Name: Anchiornis fossil associated with fish
Scientific Name: Anchiornis huxleyi
Period: Late Jurassic, approximately 160 million years ago
Locality: Liaoning, China
Formation: Tiaojishan Formation
Classification: Theropod dinosaur
Features: Skeleton of a small feathered dinosaur preserved in the same stratum as multiple fish fossils
Body Length: Approximately 35–40 cm

This slab of rock captures a snapshot of lacustrine life from approximately 160 million years ago. The remains of the small feathered dinosaur Anchiornis are preserved alongside multiple fish specimens within fine-grained sedimentary rock, with the dinosaur's skeleton and the fish's scales and fin rays clearly visible. This rare association not only reveals the intricate skeletal morphology of Anchiornis but also offers a valuable window into the lake ecosystems of Northeast Asia during the Late Jurassic.