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Huge Bony Fish Vertebra – London Clay, Ypresian Eocene, Isle of Sheppey Kent UK
£36.00
Available for purchase is a large and well-preserved bony fish vertebra fossil, sourced from the London Clay Formation at the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK. This specimen dates to the Ypresian Stage of the Eocene Epoch and represents a rare example of early Cenozoic marine vertebrate remains from southern England.
Fossil Type:
Specimen: Bony Fish Vertebra
Likely from a large teleost (bony fish) based on morphology and size
Geological Context:
Period: Paleogene
Epoch: Eocene
Stage: Ypresian (~56 to 47.8 million years ago)
Formation: London Clay Formation
Depositional Environment: Marine shelf and nearshore environments with rich organic mud and silt deposition. The London Clay is known for its exceptional preservation of both vertebrate and invertebrate fossils, having accumulated in a warm, subtropical sea.
Morphological Features:
Large, robust centrum with well-defined articulation surfaces
Possibly thoracic or caudal vertebra based on size and curvature
Rich brown to dark grey fossilisation with occasional pyritisation typical of London Clay preservation
Natural wear or polishing from marine transport may be evident
Scientific Importance:
Bony fish remains from the London Clay are uncommon and offer insights into the marine vertebrate ecosystems of early Eocene Britain
These vertebrae can contribute to understanding post-K–Pg extinction marine recovery and early Cenozoic teleost diversity
Locality Information:
Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK – one of the most productive fossil localities in the UK, particularly for London Clay vertebrates, including fish, reptiles, birds, and early mammals
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Photographs show the actual fossil you will receive. Please refer to the photo for full sizing, noting that the scale cube = 1cm.
This fossil has been carefully selected for its size, condition, and visual appeal. It is ideal for collectors of British vertebrate fossils, educational use, or natural history display.
Own a real piece of Eocene marine life—over 50 million years old—from one of Britain’s most iconic fossil sites!
Available for purchase is a large and well-preserved bony fish vertebra fossil, sourced from the London Clay Formation at the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK. This specimen dates to the Ypresian Stage of the Eocene Epoch and represents a rare example of early Cenozoic marine vertebrate remains from southern England.
Fossil Type:
Specimen: Bony Fish Vertebra
Likely from a large teleost (bony fish) based on morphology and size
Geological Context:
Period: Paleogene
Epoch: Eocene
Stage: Ypresian (~56 to 47.8 million years ago)
Formation: London Clay Formation
Depositional Environment: Marine shelf and nearshore environments with rich organic mud and silt deposition. The London Clay is known for its exceptional preservation of both vertebrate and invertebrate fossils, having accumulated in a warm, subtropical sea.
Morphological Features:
Large, robust centrum with well-defined articulation surfaces
Possibly thoracic or caudal vertebra based on size and curvature
Rich brown to dark grey fossilisation with occasional pyritisation typical of London Clay preservation
Natural wear or polishing from marine transport may be evident
Scientific Importance:
Bony fish remains from the London Clay are uncommon and offer insights into the marine vertebrate ecosystems of early Eocene Britain
These vertebrae can contribute to understanding post-K–Pg extinction marine recovery and early Cenozoic teleost diversity
Locality Information:
Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK – one of the most productive fossil localities in the UK, particularly for London Clay vertebrates, including fish, reptiles, birds, and early mammals
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Photographs show the actual fossil you will receive. Please refer to the photo for full sizing, noting that the scale cube = 1cm.
This fossil has been carefully selected for its size, condition, and visual appeal. It is ideal for collectors of British vertebrate fossils, educational use, or natural history display.
Own a real piece of Eocene marine life—over 50 million years old—from one of Britain’s most iconic fossil sites!
Additional information
Era
Eocene
Origin
United Kingdom
Eocene Information
The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.
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