More Scottish fish fossils from Tillywhandland quarry.

[James_R_V]

I have been fossil hunting at Tillywhandland quarry near Forfar Scotland over past few months and found quite a few fossils that I thought I would share. The first fossil is an Ishnacanthus gracillis fossil, which I have just finished prepping tonight. It is pretty much complete apart from the very tip of the tail.

[James_R_V]

The fossil is so well preserved you can see the teeth under the magnifying glass.

[James_R_V]

This fossil is an mesacanthus mitchelli. It almost complete with only the tail missing. 

[Ash]

I love Scottish fish fossils. Thanks for posting

[Tidgy's Dad]

Very nice.

Thanks for sharing. 

[James_R_V]

Oh Here is another Ishnacanthus gracillis fossil. This fossil has a mix of spines, scales and a jaw bone complete with teeth. The jaw bone is really impressive.

[Fossildude19]

Awesome. Ultra Jealous of your hunting grounds!   

[James_R_V]

And here is the quarry. The rocks here farmed at the bottom of a volcanic lake over 400 million years ago.

[Jeffrey P]

I agree with Tim. Awesome finds! Wish there was a Devonian fish site near us that is as good as that. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. 

[Miocene_Mason]

Those are some epic fish, thanks for sharing!

[deutscheben]

Those are some fantastic acanthodians!

[Ruger9a]

Nice specimens, and OMG you must be a very patient person.  I don't know if I could have resisted removing more of the matrix to see what else is underneath. 

[Ludwigia]

Nice finds! I love the name of that quarry.

[RJB]

  Some cool stuff ya got there! 

 

RB

[Shamalama]

Impressive finds! Also a good lesson that classic sites that have not been obliterated by development can still turn out beautiful specimens.

 

[James_R_V]

Thanks for the messages everyone! I have been back to the quarry a few times since I last posted on here, and I have found another Ischnacanthus gracillis fossil. This fossil is probably the best one I have ever found at the quarry. Although part of one of the dorsal spines is missing. 

[James_R_V]

And here is the counterpart. 

[James_R_V]

Close up of the petrol fin spine and scales.

[James_R_V]

This is what it would have looked like when it was alive.

[James_R_V]

I have also found part of Eurypterid fossil as well. It is a shame I couldn't find the rest of it. Eurypterid fossils are to find. 

[Shamalama]

Wow! Eurypterids and fish in the same formation?! I am amazed.