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RARE Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis Fossil – Lower Cretaceous Dinosaur Reptile, Liaoning China

RARE Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis Fossil – Lower Cretaceous Dinosaur Reptile, Liaoning China

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A remarkably rare and scientifically significant fossil of Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis, a unique dinosauriform reptile from the Lower Cretaceous strata of Liaoning Province, China. This carefully prepared and preserved fossil represents an exceptional example of the Jehol Biota, one of the most important fossil Lagerstätten in the world.

Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis is a rare genus of Early Cretaceous reptile characterised by its elongated limbs, vertebral structure, and possible basal association with early ornithischians or ornithopods. Its fossils have been described from the Yixian or Jiufotang Formations, famed for their fine-grained volcanic sediments and exceptional fossil preservation.

Fossil Type: Dinosauriform Reptile Fossil

Species: Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis

Geological Age: Lower Cretaceous – Aptian Stage (~120 million years ago)

Formation: Yixian or Jiufotang Formation, Liaoning Province, China

Depositional Environment: These fossils were preserved in lacustrine (lake) environments with interbedded volcanic ash layers. Rapid burial in fine sediment under low-oxygen conditions enabled the preservation of intricate skeletal details and associated soft tissues in many species.

Morphological Features:

  • Partial to near-complete skeletal structure
  • Elongated hind limbs and vertebrae
  • Subtle cranial and dental features typical of basal ornithischians

Notable:

  • Exceptionally rare vertebrate fossil from China’s Jehol Biota
  • Important for understanding early dinosauriform evolution
  • The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive

Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Please refer to the scale cube in the image for precise sizing (1cm squares).

 

This rare Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis fossil from Liaoning is a highly collectible and scientifically important vertebrate specimen, ideal for advanced collectors, educators, and palaeontology enthusiasts.

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Description

A remarkably rare and scientifically significant fossil of Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis, a unique dinosauriform reptile from the Lower Cretaceous strata of Liaoning Province, China. This carefully prepared and preserved fossil represents an exceptional example of the Jehol Biota, one of the most important fossil Lagerstätten in the world.

Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis is a rare genus of Early Cretaceous reptile characterised by its elongated limbs, vertebral structure, and possible basal association with early ornithischians or ornithopods. Its fossils have been described from the Yixian or Jiufotang Formations, famed for their fine-grained volcanic sediments and exceptional fossil preservation.

Fossil Type: Dinosauriform Reptile Fossil

Species: Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis

Geological Age: Lower Cretaceous – Aptian Stage (~120 million years ago)

Formation: Yixian or Jiufotang Formation, Liaoning Province, China

Depositional Environment: These fossils were preserved in lacustrine (lake) environments with interbedded volcanic ash layers. Rapid burial in fine sediment under low-oxygen conditions enabled the preservation of intricate skeletal details and associated soft tissues in many species.

Morphological Features:

  • Partial to near-complete skeletal structure
  • Elongated hind limbs and vertebrae
  • Subtle cranial and dental features typical of basal ornithischians

Notable:

  • Exceptionally rare vertebrate fossil from China’s Jehol Biota
  • Important for understanding early dinosauriform evolution
  • The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive

Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Please refer to the scale cube in the image for precise sizing (1cm squares).

 

This rare Yphalosaurus lingyuanensis fossil from Liaoning is a highly collectible and scientifically important vertebrate specimen, ideal for advanced collectors, educators, and palaeontology enthusiasts.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

China

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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