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Fossil Fish Tooth in Block Upper Triassic Westbury Formation Aust Cliff Bristol UK Authentic Specimen
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Fossil Fish Tooth in Block Upper Triassic Westbury Formation Aust Cliff Bristol UK Authentic Specimen

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This listing features a fossil fish tooth, carefully preserved in a block of sediment from the renowned vertebrate and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff, near Bristol, UK. The fossil was recovered from the Westbury Formation, part of the Penarth Group, and dates to the Upper Triassic Period (Rhaetian Stage, ~208–201 million years ago).

The specimen was discovered by our own UKGE team members, Alister and Alison, on 07 April 2025, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. It is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.

Geological Context:

The Westbury Formation was laid down in a shallow marine to lagoonal environment, famous for its exceptional preservation of vertebrate remains, including fish, marine reptiles, and coprolites. Aust Cliff is one of Britain’s most scientifically important Triassic sites, offering an exceptional glimpse into marine ecosystems just before the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.

Species Information:

While individual teeth are often difficult to attribute to a specific genus without more context, they are commonly assigned to bony fish such as Saurichthys, Severnichthys, or early actinopterygians known from this formation. These species are characterised by:

  • Elongate, conical teeth
  • Smooth enamel with minimal ornamentation
  • Adaptations for a carnivorous diet

Morphological Features:

  • Conical, pointed shape with slight curvature
  • Well-preserved enamel surface
  • Tooth embedded in micaceous dark-grey mudstone matrix
  • Possible presence of associated fish scale or coprolitic fragments nearby

Specimen Details:

  • Fossil Type: Fish Tooth in Matrix Block
  • Geological Formation: Westbury Formation
  • Group: Penarth Group
  • Geological Stage: Rhaetian (Upper Triassic)
  • Location: Aust Cliff, Bristol, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine to lagoonal
  • Discovered By: Alister & Alison (UKGE Team)
  • Date of Discovery: 07 April 2025

This specimen is a fantastic addition to any vertebrate palaeontology collection and serves as a window into one of the most significant geological intervals in Earth’s history.

Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the image for full sizing and preservation detail.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

This listing features a fossil fish tooth, carefully preserved in a block of sediment from the renowned vertebrate and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff, near Bristol, UK. The fossil was recovered from the Westbury Formation, part of the Penarth Group, and dates to the Upper Triassic Period (Rhaetian Stage, ~208–201 million years ago).

The specimen was discovered by our own UKGE team members, Alister and Alison, on 07 April 2025, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison. It is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.

Geological Context:

The Westbury Formation was laid down in a shallow marine to lagoonal environment, famous for its exceptional preservation of vertebrate remains, including fish, marine reptiles, and coprolites. Aust Cliff is one of Britain’s most scientifically important Triassic sites, offering an exceptional glimpse into marine ecosystems just before the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.

Species Information:

While individual teeth are often difficult to attribute to a specific genus without more context, they are commonly assigned to bony fish such as Saurichthys, Severnichthys, or early actinopterygians known from this formation. These species are characterised by:

  • Elongate, conical teeth
  • Smooth enamel with minimal ornamentation
  • Adaptations for a carnivorous diet

Morphological Features:

  • Conical, pointed shape with slight curvature
  • Well-preserved enamel surface
  • Tooth embedded in micaceous dark-grey mudstone matrix
  • Possible presence of associated fish scale or coprolitic fragments nearby

Specimen Details:

  • Fossil Type: Fish Tooth in Matrix Block
  • Geological Formation: Westbury Formation
  • Group: Penarth Group
  • Geological Stage: Rhaetian (Upper Triassic)
  • Location: Aust Cliff, Bristol, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine to lagoonal
  • Discovered By: Alister & Alison (UKGE Team)
  • Date of Discovery: 07 April 2025

This specimen is a fantastic addition to any vertebrate palaeontology collection and serves as a window into one of the most significant geological intervals in Earth’s history.

Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the image for full sizing and preservation detail.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

Era

Triassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Triassic Information

The Triassic Period (252–201 million years ago) marked the beginning of the Mesozoic Era, following the Permian-Triassic mass extinction, the most severe extinction event in Earth's history. The climate was hot and dry, with vast deserts and little polar ice. Life slowly recovered, leading to the rise of the first dinosaurs, pterosaurs (flying reptiles), and early mammals. Reptiles, including large archosaurs (ancestors of crocodiles and dinosaurs), dominated both land and sea. In the oceans, ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs thrived alongside ammonites and early coral reefs. The first true conifers and ginkgo trees spread across the land. The period ended with another mass extinction, paving the way for the Jurassic and the golden age of dinosaurs.

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