Scientific name: Keichousaurus hui, Young 1958 (marine reptile Pachypleurosauridae family) Location: Guanglin, Guizhou Province of China Geological Formation: Falang - Huxia Formation Age: Early Triassic (~242 million years ago) Size: 5,5 cm - Matrix: 9,6 cm x 7,2 cm x 0,4 cm Ref: J1004 Observations: This juvenile Keichousaurus hui specimen is generally very well preserved, with most of its original fossil structures remaining in excellent condition. The vertebral column, articulations, forelimbs, and much of the ribs and tail show very good preservation. The skull is the most extensively restored area, with visible repairs and painted details used to enhance the presumed original contours of the fossil. Minor retouching is also present on both hind limbs and some small skeletal elements. Overall, this is an attractive juvenile specimen with excellent preservation throughout most of the skeleton, despite the more significant restoration of the skull. Keichousaurus hui is a small marine reptile from the Triassic of southern China. A member of the Pachypleurosauridae family, with a long neck, paddle-like limbs, and a slender tail, adapted for swimming in shallow marine environments. Fossils, often found in black shale, reveal a diet of small fish and invertebrates, inferred from its needle-like teeth. All of our fossils come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Every week, the issued Certificates of Authenticity are updated in our database verification system on our website. If you find that your certificate has not yet been updated, please contact us and we will update it immediately. Display box not included.