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RARE Palaeoniscum freieslebeni Fossil Fish Upper Permian Zechstein EZ1 UK Marl

RARE Palaeoniscum freieslebeni Fossil Fish Upper Permian Zechstein EZ1 UK Marl

Original price was: £360.00.Current price is: £252.00.

This is a rare and well-preserved fossil fish specimen of Palaeoniscum freieslebeni, a predatory ray-finned fish from the Upper Permian period (~258 million years ago). It was discovered in the Marl Slate of the Magnesium Limestone Formation, Zechstein EZ1, a classic fossiliferous deposit from Ferryhill, County Durham, UK.

About Palaeoniscum freieslebeni:

Palaeoniscum freieslebeni was a member of the Palaeoniscidae family, a group of primitive actinopterygians (ray-finned fish). This species had a torpedo-shaped body, covered in rhomboid ganoid scales, and a powerful tail—features that made it a fast and effective predator. It lived in the shallow Zechstein Sea, an ancient inland sea that once covered parts of Europe.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Palaeoniscum freieslebeni
  • Fossil Type: Complete fish fossil
  • Formation: Marl Slate, Magnesium Limestone
  • Zechstein Cycle: EZ1
  • Age: Upper Permian (~258 million years ago)
  • Location: Ferryhill, near Durham, County Durham, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow, evaporitic marine conditions

Fossil Features:

✔ Exceptional preservation with detailed skeletal structure

✔ Distinct ganoid scales and fin structure visible

✔ From a classic British fossil site, highly sought after by collectors

✔ Represents a predator from the last stages of the Permian period, just before the mass extinction event

Additional Information:

All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

This Palaeoniscum freieslebeni fossil is a significant piece of prehistoric life, ideal for museum displays, collectors, and educational study. Own a real Permian fish fossil from the famous UK Marl Slate deposits!

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Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

Palaeoniscum freieslebeni Fossil Fish

This rare fossil fish specimen is identified as Palaeoniscum freieslebeni and is associated with the Upper Permian Zechstein EZ1 sequence of the UK. It is listed in connection with Marl Slate and Magnesium Limestone, making it an appealing addition for collectors of fossil fish, Permian palaeontology and British geology. The specimen comes from Ferryhill, near Durham, County Durham, UK.

Geological Setting

The Upper Permian represents the later part of the Permian Period, a significant interval in Earth history that ended before the Triassic. The Zechstein deposits of northern Europe are widely recognised for their varied sedimentary rocks and evaporite-related geological history. Zechstein EZ1 provides an important stratigraphic context for fossils and minerals associated with these deposits.

Marl Slate and Magnesium Limestone are characteristic geological materials of the Durham area. Marl Slate is a fine-grained sedimentary rock associated with the Zechstein succession, while Magnesium Limestone is a carbonate rock widely represented in the region. Together, these geological terms place the fossil within a distinctive and highly collectable part of the British Permian record.

Fossil Fish Identification

Palaeoniscum freieslebeni is an extinct fossil fish from the Permian. Fossil fish are especially valued by collectors because they connect visible anatomical remains with ancient aquatic environments and provide a direct record of vertebrate life in deep geological time. A named species identification adds scientific and educational interest beyond that of an unspecified fossil fish.

This piece is suitable for fossil collectors, palaeontology enthusiasts, geology students, educational displays and anyone interested in the fossil record of County Durham and the Zechstein deposits. Its combination of a named fossil fish, Upper Permian age, Zechstein EZ1 context and British locality makes it an attractive subject for study and display.

Collection and Authenticity

From the Alice Purnell Collection

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

The certificate wording is supplied as part of the purchase and provides a meaningful addition for collectors who value documented authenticity with their geological specimens.

Specimen and Photography

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s presentation and visual details, as the photographed fossil is the individual included with the listing rather than a representative example.

This fossil is well suited to a cabinet display, study collection or educational geology arrangement. Its named identification and clearly stated geological context offer several points of interest for comparing fossil fish, Permian rocks and the wider Zechstein succession.

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