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Dipterus valenciennesi Fossil Lungfish - Genuine Devonian Fossil from Scotland - COA Included

Dipterus valenciennesi Fossil Lungfish – Genuine Devonian Fossil from Scotland – COA Included

Original price was: £144.00.Current price is: £129.60.

Presenting a beautifully preserved specimen of Dipterus valenciennesi, an extinct lungfish from the Middle Devonianperiod, sourced from the renowned Achanarras Quarry in Caithness, Scotland. This is a genuine fossilised vertebrate representing a critical stage in the evolution of early fish.

  • Fossil Type: Dipterus valenciennesi (Lungfish)
  • Age: Middle Devonian (~393–383 million years ago)
  • Formation: Caithness Flagstones, Middle Old Red Sandstone
  • Location Found: Achanarras Quarry, Caithness, Scotland
  • Scale Cube: 1cm (Please refer to photo for full sizing)
  • Condition: Excellent fossil detail; fine bone and fin structure often visible
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine Fossil. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

The photo represents an example of the specimen you will receive. Each is hand-selected for completeness and quality.

Scientific Notes:

Dipterus valenciennesi is a key transitional genus in vertebrate evolution. As an early lungfish, Dipterus bridges the anatomical gap between primitive bony fish and tetrapods. It possessed both gills and rudimentary lungs, enabling survival in low-oxygen freshwater environments. Achanarras Quarry is a world-famous site known for producing exceptionally preserved Devonian fish fossils.

Additional Classification Details:

  • Zone: Caithness region, northern Scotland
  • Morphology Features: Bony head shield, paddle-like fins, slender tail with distinct fin rays
  • Notable: Dipterus is a foundational genus in lungfish evolution and a key fossil in vertebrate paleontology
  • Depositional Environment: Freshwater lake deposits; low-energy sedimentation in an ancient lacustrine basin
  • Geological Stage: Givetian, Middle Devonian
  • Order: Dipteriformes
  • Family: Dipteridae
  • Superfamily: Ceratodontoidea
  • Formally Described By: Sedgwick & Murchison, 1828

Whether you’re an enthusiast of evolutionary biology, an educator, or a passionate fossil collector, this Dipterus fossil delivers incredible historical and scientific value.

 

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Description

Presenting a beautifully preserved specimen of Dipterus valenciennesi, an extinct lungfish from the Middle Devonianperiod, sourced from the renowned Achanarras Quarry in Caithness, Scotland. This is a genuine fossilised vertebrate representing a critical stage in the evolution of early fish.

  • Fossil Type: Dipterus valenciennesi (Lungfish)
  • Age: Middle Devonian (~393–383 million years ago)
  • Formation: Caithness Flagstones, Middle Old Red Sandstone
  • Location Found: Achanarras Quarry, Caithness, Scotland
  • Scale Cube: 1cm (Please refer to photo for full sizing)
  • Condition: Excellent fossil detail; fine bone and fin structure often visible
  • Authenticity: 100% Genuine Fossil. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

The photo represents an example of the specimen you will receive. Each is hand-selected for completeness and quality.

Scientific Notes:

Dipterus valenciennesi is a key transitional genus in vertebrate evolution. As an early lungfish, Dipterus bridges the anatomical gap between primitive bony fish and tetrapods. It possessed both gills and rudimentary lungs, enabling survival in low-oxygen freshwater environments. Achanarras Quarry is a world-famous site known for producing exceptionally preserved Devonian fish fossils.

Additional Classification Details:

  • Zone: Caithness region, northern Scotland
  • Morphology Features: Bony head shield, paddle-like fins, slender tail with distinct fin rays
  • Notable: Dipterus is a foundational genus in lungfish evolution and a key fossil in vertebrate paleontology
  • Depositional Environment: Freshwater lake deposits; low-energy sedimentation in an ancient lacustrine basin
  • Geological Stage: Givetian, Middle Devonian
  • Order: Dipteriformes
  • Family: Dipteridae
  • Superfamily: Ceratodontoidea
  • Formally Described By: Sedgwick & Murchison, 1828

Whether you’re an enthusiast of evolutionary biology, an educator, or a passionate fossil collector, this Dipterus fossil delivers incredible historical and scientific value.

 

Shipping & Handling:

  • Secure packaging ensures fossil safety in transit
  • Flat shipping rate applies
  • Tracked delivery available

Thank you for supporting genuine fossil preservation and the study of Earth’s ancient history!

Additional information

Era

Devonian
Origin

United Kingdom

Devonian Information

The Devonian Period (419–359 million years ago), known as the "Age of Fishes," was a time of major evolutionary advances in both marine and terrestrial life. The oceans were dominated by armored placoderm fish, early sharks, and lobe-finned fish like Tiktaalik, which had features that helped vertebrates transition to land. Coral reefs flourished, and ammonites became more diverse. On land, the first forests appeared, with early trees like Archaeopteris, leading to a drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate cooling. The first tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) began evolving from fish, marking a critical step in the evolution of amphibians. The period ended with the Devonian extinction, likely caused by ocean anoxia and climate shifts, wiping out many marine species and reshaping ecosystems.

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