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Lepidotes Fish Scale Fossil Oxford Clay Jurassic Peterborough UK

Lepidotes Fish Scale Fossil Oxford Clay Jurassic Peterborough UK

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Lepidotes Fish Scale Fossil – Jurassic Era, Callovian Stage, Oxford Clay, Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough

This exceptional Lepidotes fish scale fossil is a genuine piece of Jurassic history, dating back to the Callovian Stage of the Jurassic Period, approximately 166 to 163 million years ago. Discovered in the Oxford Clay Formation at Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, this fossil is a testament to the incredible biodiversity of prehistoric marine ecosystems.

Lepidotes was a genus of prehistoric ray-finned fish, known for its distinctive, diamond-shaped scales coated in a hard enamel-like substance called ganoine. These fish thrived in Jurassic seas, feeding on small fish and shelled prey. Fossilized scales like this are highly prized for their unique structure and the insight they provide into ancient marine life.

Features:

  • Species: Lepidotes (Prehistoric ray-finned fish)
  • Era: Jurassic (~166–163 million years ago)
  • Stage: Callovian
  • Formation: Oxford Clay Formation
  • Location: Kings Dyke, Whittlesey, Peterborough, UK
  • Condition: Excellent preservation with clear details of the scale’s unique ganoine pattern.
  • Size: Refer to the scale cube in the photo for precise dimensions.

This fossil has been carefully cleaned and prepared to enhance its natural features while preserving its authenticity. Its exceptional preservation and scientific significance make it a standout addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or museum exhibit.

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This Lepidotes fish scale fossil offers a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of Jurassic marine history. Its exceptional detail and connection to the renowned Kings Dyke fossil site make it a highly collectible and desirable specimen for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Don’t miss this chance to add this rare Lepidotes fish scale fossil to your collection. Order today and own a piece of prehistoric life!

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing is for a Lepidotes fish scale fossil identified as Oxford Clay, Jurassic, from Peterborough, UK. Lepidotes is an extinct fish genus known from the fossil record, and its scales are of particular interest to collectors because they represent the durable external armour of an ancient fish. The specimen is offered as a geological and palaeontological collectible connected with the Jurassic deposits of England.

Jurassic Oxford Clay Context

The Oxford Clay is a well-known Jurassic fossil-bearing deposit associated with the Peterborough area of the United Kingdom. These sediments preserve evidence of ancient marine ecosystems and are widely recognised by fossil collectors for the range of remains found within them. A Lepidotes scale from this setting provides a direct connection to Jurassic palaeontology and the organisms that lived in or around the marine environment represented by the Oxford Clay.

Lepidotes Fish Scales

Lepidotes is commonly recognised in palaeontological literature for its strong, mineralised scales. Fish scales can be valuable fossil study pieces because they may retain the distinctive form and surface character that helped protect the living animal. As an isolated scale, this fossil offers an accessible way to collect a representative piece of Jurassic fish material without requiring a complete skeleton.

Collector and Display Appeal

This Oxford Clay Lepidotes fish scale is suitable for fossil collections, geology displays, educational handling collections and Jurassic-themed exhibits. It can also be used as a conversation piece for anyone interested in fossil fish, British geology, the Jurassic Period or the palaeontological heritage of Peterborough. The compact nature of a scale makes this type of fossil practical for display alongside other Jurassic specimens, locality-based collections or examples of fossilised animal remains.

Specimen and Photography Information

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs for the specimen’s visible form, presentation and scale before purchase. The images are intended to provide a direct view of the individual fossil included in this listing.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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