Large A-Grade Severnichthys acuminatus Fossil Fish Tooth – Triassic Aust Cliff UK – Genuine with Certificate

Description

An exceptional Large A-grade Fossil Fish Tooth of Severnichthys acuminatus, discovered in a matrix block from the famous fish, reptile, and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff, near Bristol, UK. This specimen was unearthed by our skilled team members Alister and Alison on 07 April 2025, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to the highest standard.

This tooth comes from the Westbury Formation, part of the Penarth Group, dated to the Rhaetian Stage of the Upper Triassic, approximately 208–201 million years ago. Aust Cliff is one of the most scientifically significant Late Triassic sites in Britain, preserving a rich assemblage of vertebrate fossils including fish, marine reptiles, and coprolites.

Severnichthys acuminatus is a rare and distinctive predatory fish known from the British Triassic. Its teeth are slender, sharply pointed, and adapted for grasping prey—making it an apex predator in its ecosystem. This A-grade specimen displays outstanding preservation, with a visible conical crown, enamel sheen, and a solid matrix base.

This is a unique and display-quality fossil, professionally photographed with a 1 cm scale cube. The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive, ensuring confidence in your purchase.

Geological & Taxonomic Information:

• Species: Severnichthys acuminatus
• Fossil Type: Fish Tooth in matrix block
• Geological Period: Triassic
• Stage: Rhaetian (Upper Triassic)
• Formation: Westbury Formation
• Group: Penarth Group
• Location: Aust Cliff, Bristol, United Kingdom
• Order: ?Perleidiformes (tentative)
• Family: ?Colobodontidae (tentative)
• Depositional Environment: Low-energy marine or estuarine vertebrate-rich horizon
• Morphological Features: Slender, pointed crown, smooth enamel, minimal wear, embedded in fine-grained matrix
• Notable Zone: Classic vertebrate and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff

What You Receive:

• The exact fossil specimen shown in the photographs
• A Certificate of Authenticity confirming it is 100% genuine
• Secure packaging and tracked shipping

An ideal specimen for collectors, academic institutions, or natural history enthusiasts seeking high-quality vertebrate fossils from Britain’s Triassic heritage.

Note: All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to photo for full sizing.