crabfossilsteve Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I found this fish jaw many years ago at the Westmoreland State Park bluffs. At the time I got an ID that I now think is incorrect. I'd appreciate it if any of you guys can identify it and if possible the Genus and species....ha ha. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Hi, I can’t help you, but I have a few points : 1 - an American coin has no rule value, only the Americans know its size and it is not precise. 2 - For the jaws, our specialists will ask you for photos from several angles, including the occlusal face of the teeth. 3 - Where is Westmoreland Parc ? There is no doubt that our fish specialists will give you their opinion soon, if it is a fish. Coco 1 ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsAnonymous Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 If I was going to give a rough guess, I’d call wahoo based on the teeth. However, there are a lot more people on the forum that could tell you better than I! 2 On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, Coco said: 3 - Where is Westmoreland Parc ? South of Washington DC on the Virginia side of the Potomac river. I've read that the area was a hot spot for big Megs back in the day. I thought I had seen teeth that look like bone posted on here before. I bet it is wahoo I was trying to think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingAlongToo Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 @MarcoSr can probably help. Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about science books......... Sam Cooke - (What A) Wonderful World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabfossilsteve Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thanks so far. I was guessing mackerel or wahoo, but I'll wait for more feedback. Yeah, I know about the coin thing, just don't have better standard to use right now. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkdoctor Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Most likely: Wahoo – Acanthocybium cf. solandri Great specimen! Page 190 of the following free reference. Also see pg 193 for a great figure: https://smithsonian.figshare.com/articles/The_Geology_and_Vertebrate_Paleontology_of_Calvert_Cliffs_Maryland_USA/9761762 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 For comparison: 8 http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabfossilsteve Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Perfect, Thanks guys. that Smithsonian article killed it. Thanks Sharkdoctor! Say, Sharkdoctor, have you done anymore crab hunting/finding? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now