Vyrago Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) I purchased this as an Endochrus Spine Section. I have since tried to find more information on the species, but a Google search only returns online listings, and no information pages. As far as Google is concerned, it seems the species doesn't exist. The whole piece is a little over 4 inches across, almost 5 at it's largest point. The vertebra itself is maybe 2 inches long, and almost 2 and a half tall. I have no information on it's origins. It was pretty cheap, so I am not freaking out about all of this, but I WOULD like to know if anyone has heard of an Endochrus, and if so, what is it? If not, what might be a more accurate name for this? Thank in advance. ::EDIT:: The seller has informed me that the locale is the Atlas Mountains in Morocco Edited October 8, 2020 by Vyrago new information added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Welcome to the Forum. I think you mean Enchodus sp. Possibly Enchodus libyus Correct spelling is key to finding information. 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...
Vyrago Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Thank you. I copied the name exactly how the seller spelled it. That would DEFINITELY explain why I couldn't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrago Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 UPDATE: The seller informed me that the locale is the Atlas Mountains in Morocco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrago Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 The matrix feels like a mix of sand and clay, like it would come off pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Vyrago said: The matrix feels like a mix of sand and clay, like it would come off pretty easily. Chances are that it is a mix. The specimen might be genuine (in part or whole), but its matrix seems a bit dubious. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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