ziggycardon Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hi everyone, I just ordered this beautifull shark fossil from Lebanon, I saw it passing by on the webshop of one of my favorite fossil dealers and it was love at first sight! Just had to get this when I saw it, really love the preservation on it. The shark was found in Hajula, Byblos, Lebanon and is from the Cretaceous, Cenomanian (98 mya). I was only hoping if someone could tell me which species it might belong to. I am pretty sure it's some kind of catshark or carpetshark, but it turns out there are multiple of these in the Lebanon deposits like Pararhinchodon, Scyliorhinus elongatus and Paratriakis curtirostris. Also the shark measures, 12 inches / 30,50 cm So any help would be welcome! Thank you in advance! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trilo Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hi, having seen many of these sharks, it could be a Scyliorhinus maybe the species elongatus. Unfortunately the soft tissue is not so good preserved. Looks like its in a ventral position and the caudal fin is not good preserved -an important feature for the id. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praefectus Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Beautiful addition to your collection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Nice shark! Could be Pararhincodon sp., but there aren't enough details to be sure, for me. Expo Hakel 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 On 19-6-2020 at 11:58 PM, Praefectus said: Beautiful addition to your collection! Thank you, it will definiatly be an eyecatcher in the fossilroom I really look forward for its arrival. On 19-6-2020 at 10:57 PM, trilo said: Hi, having seen many of these sharks, it could be a Scyliorhinus maybe the species elongatus. Unfortunately the soft tissue is not so good preserved. Looks like its in a ventral position and the caudal fin is not good preserved -an important feature for the id. On 20-6-2020 at 4:16 AM, Fossildude19 said: Nice shark! Could be Pararhincodon sp., but there aren't enough details to be sure, for me. Expo Hakel Thank you for your responses! I'll try to make some clearer pictures when it arrives, but since it is indeed in a ventral position, it might be a little impossible to really ID the specimen to a species or genus level. If that's the case, I might just label it as Catshark/Carpetshark. Thank you all for the imput, it's greatly appreciated! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trilo Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Probably the best to do. - Great is that there is no sign of any added coloration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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