Description
Lepidotes Fish Scale Fossil – Jurassic Era, Callovian Stage, Oxford Clay, Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough
This exceptional Lepidotes fish scale fossil is a genuine piece of Jurassic history, dating back to the Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period, approximately 166 to 163 million years ago. Discovered in the Oxford Clay Formation at Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, this fossil is a testament to the incredible biodiversity of prehistoric marine ecosystems.
Lepidotes was a genus of prehistoric ray-finned fish, known for its distinctive, diamond-shaped scales coated in a hard enamel-like substance called ganoine. These fish thrived in Jurassic seas, feeding on small fish and shelled prey. Fossilized scales like this are highly prized for their unique structure and the insight they provide into ancient marine life.
Features:
- Species: Lepidotes (Prehistoric ray-finned fish)
- Era: Jurassic (~166–163 million years ago)
- Stage: Callovian
- Formation: Oxford Clay Formation
- Location: Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK
- Condition: Excellent preservation with clear details of the scale’s unique ganoine pattern.
- Size: 10-20mm (Scale cube shows approximate size.
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This Lepidotes fish scale fossil offers a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of Jurassic marine history. Its exceptional detail and connection to the renowned Kings Dyke fossil site make it a highly collectible and desirable specimen for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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