Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de...

A true treasure of prehistory Discover this authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived about 230 million years ago, in the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of dinosaurs. This magnificent specimen comes from the famous paleontological deposits of Guizhou Province, China, renowned worldwide for the richness and quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and allows observation of many anatomical details, notably the skull, the vertebral column, the ribs, the limbs, and the long tail. The overall arrangement of the skeleton offers a pleasing visual balance and makes it a particularly interesting piece for a collection or an exhibition. * Species: Keichousaurus hui * Age: about 230 million years – Middle Triassic * Origin: Guizhou, China * Dimensions: 30.2x20x1.8 cm * Weight: 2970 g * The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated in the last photo. Aside from the restoration of a few cracks, all the bones of this specimen are authentic — no reconstruction, no assembly, and no coloring have been performed. Careful and secure shipping..— in France, we exclusively use Mondial Relay and Shop2Shop.

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