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Fossil Fish Tooth in Matrix - Aust Cliff, Bristol UK - Upper Triassic - Westbury Formation - Genuine with COA
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Fossil Fish Tooth in Matrix – Aust Cliff, Bristol UK – Upper Triassic – Westbury Formation – Genuine with COA

Original price was: £9.00.Current price is: £8.10.

This listing offers a genuine fossilised fish tooth preserved in matrix, discovered at the historically important Aust Cliff locality, near Bristol, UK. This exceptional specimen originates from the Westbury Formation, part of the Penarth Group, and is dated to the Upper Triassic (Rhaetian) period. It comes from the renowned fish, reptile, and coprolite bed, a globally significant vertebrate fossil horizon.

  • Geological Stage: Rhaetian, Upper Triassic
  • Formation: Westbury Formation
  • Group: Penarth Group
  • Locality: Aust Cliff, Bristol, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine to lagoonal
  • Biozone: Apatopus Biozone (inferred from horizon)
  • Notable Features: Tooth preserved in situ within sediment matrix; high fidelity fossilisation typical of Westbury vertebrate bed

The fish tooth likely originates from early ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii), such as Saurichthys or other predatory forms common in this time and region, characterised by conical or recurved teeth suited for capturing prey. These fossils represent one of the last fish faunas before the end-Triassic extinction.

This exact specimen was discovered on 07 April 2025 by our field team members Alister and Alison and has been professionally cleaned and prepped by Alison. The fossil remains in its original block of matrix, and the photograph displays the exact item you will receive.

  • Scale cube = 1cm. For full measurements and visibility of features, please refer to the photo.
  • A rare and collectable addition for any fossil collector or educator.

Your purchase includes:

  • This 100% genuine fossil fish tooth in matrix
  • A Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure packaging and handling

 

Why Buy From Us?

  • All fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and hand-selected.
  • Our team includes experienced field collectors and preparators.
  • Every fossil is uniquely identified and documented.

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This listing offers a genuine fossilised fish tooth preserved in matrix, discovered at the historically important Aust Cliff locality, near Bristol, UK. This exceptional specimen originates from the Westbury Formation, part of the Penarth Group, and is dated to the Upper Triassic (Rhaetian) period. It comes from the renowned fish, reptile, and coprolite bed, a globally significant vertebrate fossil horizon.

  • Geological Stage: Rhaetian, Upper Triassic
  • Formation: Westbury Formation
  • Group: Penarth Group
  • Locality: Aust Cliff, Bristol, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine to lagoonal
  • Biozone: Apatopus Biozone (inferred from horizon)
  • Notable Features: Tooth preserved in situ within sediment matrix; high fidelity fossilisation typical of Westbury vertebrate bed

The fish tooth likely originates from early ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii), such as Saurichthys or other predatory forms common in this time and region, characterised by conical or recurved teeth suited for capturing prey. These fossils represent one of the last fish faunas before the end-Triassic extinction.

This exact specimen was discovered on 07 April 2025 by our field team members Alister and Alison and has been professionally cleaned and prepped by Alison. The fossil remains in its original block of matrix, and the photograph displays the exact item you will receive.

  • Scale cube = 1cm. For full measurements and visibility of features, please refer to the photo.
  • A rare and collectable addition for any fossil collector or educator.

Your purchase includes:

  • This 100% genuine fossil fish tooth in matrix
  • A Certificate of Authenticity
  • Secure packaging and handling

 

Why Buy From Us?

  • All fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and hand-selected.
  • Our team includes experienced field collectors and preparators.
  • Every fossil is uniquely identified and documented.

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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