JohnBurrows Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hi all, First post on this forum. I recently purchased a collection of fossils from an estate, which were largely unlabelled. This wasn't an issue for the majority, basic Ammonites, etc. However, this was an interesting piece. I've had a look at it under a USB scope, it looks like it might be real but very heavily restored. However, I'm not an expert on these by any means. I originally thought it might have been a small Keichousaurus, but Hyphalosaurus seems to be a closer match. Would anyone have an idea on the identity, and any input on whether or not it is genuine? Thank you, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigantoraptor Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 To me this actually looks like a real specimen. Don't see any red flags but let's wait for some more people to give their opinions. Your ID also seems to be correct. Nice piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilshale Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hyphalosaurus and genuine (ok, some restorations, but it is hard to get a fossil from China without any restorations). 1 Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes (Confucius, 551 BC - 479 BC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Yummy specimen! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBurrows Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, oilshale said: Hyphalosaurus and genuine (ok, some restorations, but it is hard to get a fossil from China without any restorations). 4 hours ago, gigantoraptor said: To me this actually looks like a real specimen. Don't see any red flags but let's wait for some more people to give their opinions. Your ID also seems to be correct. Nice piece. Appreciate the input both! Thank you. Hyphalosaurus is a new one for me - not had one of these before. Perhaps a Keichosaurus next time.. Edited September 5, 2020 by JohnBurrows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilshale Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnBurrows said: Hyphalosaurus is a new one for me - not had one of these before. Perhaps a Keichosaurus next time.. Actually there are two species: Hyphalosaurus baitaigouensis and Hyphalosaurus lingyuanensis, which differ e.g. in the number of cervical vertebrae. A detailed description can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5339479_Osteology_and_taxonomic_revision_of_Hyphalosaurus_Diapsida_Choristodera_from_the_Lower_Cretaceous_of_Liaoning_China Be glad - Hyphalosaurus is rarer than Keichousaurus. Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes (Confucius, 551 BC - 479 BC). 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