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Rare: climatius reticulatus fossil shark – devonian, old red sandstone, tillywhandland quarry, forfar, scotland
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Rare: climatius reticulatus fossil shark – devonian, old red sandstone, tillywhandland quarry, forfar, scotland

Original price was: £60.00.Current price is: £48.00.

This listing presents an exceptionally rare Climatius reticulatus fossil shark, a primitive acanthodian species from the Devonian Period (~400 million years ago). This incredible specimen comes from the Old Red Sandstone deposits of Tillywhandland Quarry, Forfar, Scotland, one of the world’s most significant locations for Devonian fossil fish.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Climatius reticulatus
  • Common Name: Spiny Shark
  • Fossil Type: Prehistoric shark fossil
  • Geological Formation: Old Red Sandstone
  • Age: ~400 million years old (Devonian Period)
  • Location: Tillywhandland Quarry, Forfar, Scotland, UK
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Exceptional detail, showcasing body structure and fin spines

Key Features:

✔ Authentic and exceptionally rare Climatius reticulatus fossil

✔ One of the earliest known jawed vertebrates

✔ Clearly preserved fin spines, body outline, and skeletal details

✔ Highly sought-after specimen for collectors, researchers, and educational purposes

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact fossil you will receive.

About Climatius reticulatus & Its Significance:

Climatius reticulatus is one of the earliest known acanthodians, often called spiny sharks due to their sharp defensive fin spines. These ancient fish lived in shallow Devonian seas, evolving as one of the first jawed vertebrates, making them a crucial species in the evolutionary transition from early fish to modern sharks and bony fish.

The Old Red Sandstone of Scotland is world-renowned for its exceptional preservation of Devonian fish, providing a unique window into early marine ecosystems over 400 million years ago. The Tillywhandland Quarry is an especially important fossil site, yielding some of the best-preserved fossil fish from this time period.

Why Buy From Us?

This Climatius reticulatus fossil is part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in museum-quality fossils, making this a perfect piece for collectors, researchers, and museums.

A stunning and rare prehistoric fossil specimen—own a genuine Devonian Climatius reticulatus fossil shark from Scotland today!

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Description

This listing presents an exceptionally rare Climatius reticulatus fossil shark, a primitive acanthodian species from the Devonian Period (~400 million years ago). This incredible specimen comes from the Old Red Sandstone deposits of Tillywhandland Quarry, Forfar, Scotland, one of the world’s most significant locations for Devonian fossil fish.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Climatius reticulatus
  • Common Name: Spiny Shark
  • Fossil Type: Prehistoric shark fossil
  • Geological Formation: Old Red Sandstone
  • Age: ~400 million years old (Devonian Period)
  • Location: Tillywhandland Quarry, Forfar, Scotland, UK
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Exceptional detail, showcasing body structure and fin spines

Key Features:

✔ Authentic and exceptionally rare Climatius reticulatus fossil

✔ One of the earliest known jawed vertebrates

✔ Clearly preserved fin spines, body outline, and skeletal details

✔ Highly sought-after specimen for collectors, researchers, and educational purposes

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact fossil you will receive.

About Climatius reticulatus & Its Significance:

Climatius reticulatus is one of the earliest known acanthodians, often called spiny sharks due to their sharp defensive fin spines. These ancient fish lived in shallow Devonian seas, evolving as one of the first jawed vertebrates, making them a crucial species in the evolutionary transition from early fish to modern sharks and bony fish.

The Old Red Sandstone of Scotland is world-renowned for its exceptional preservation of Devonian fish, providing a unique window into early marine ecosystems over 400 million years ago. The Tillywhandland Quarry is an especially important fossil site, yielding some of the best-preserved fossil fish from this time period.

Why Buy From Us?

This Climatius reticulatus fossil is part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in museum-quality fossils, making this a perfect piece for collectors, researchers, and museums.

A stunning and rare prehistoric fossil specimen—own a genuine Devonian Climatius reticulatus fossil shark from Scotland today!

Additional information

Era

Devonian
Origin

United Kingdom

Devonian Information

The Devonian Period (419–359 million years ago), known as the "Age of Fishes," was a time of major evolutionary advances in both marine and terrestrial life. The oceans were dominated by armored placoderm fish, early sharks, and lobe-finned fish like Tiktaalik, which had features that helped vertebrates transition to land. Coral reefs flourished, and ammonites became more diverse. On land, the first forests appeared, with early trees like Archaeopteris, leading to a drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate cooling. The first tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) began evolving from fish, marking a critical step in the evolution of amphibians. The period ended with the Devonian extinction, likely caused by ocean anoxia and climate shifts, wiping out many marine species and reshaping ecosystems.

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