AndyT Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Hi Guys, First of all, I'm not a fossil hunter, so forgive my vagueness. I stumbled across this about fifteen years ago whilst exploring an abandoned quarry in the North East of the UK. I can't remember exactly where it was, as I was only 15 at the time and had quite a poor sense of direction! It's quite interesting as it seems to have scales, and arm and a claw. Let me know what you guys think! Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby Rico Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) Hi I have it you mind darkened your photo . It may help a little Edited July 9, 2021 by Bobby Rico 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I think what you have here is a disarticulated fish body. The skull has exploded, and some of the skull elements have been weathered at the bottom, looking like an arm and claws. Probably a cleithrum and/or operculum (gill cover). Rotated, darkened, and contrasted: 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
jdp Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Yes, this is a piece of an early ray-finned fish (actinopterygian). My gut says this is Palaeoniscus but it could honestly be any number of things. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AndyT Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Wow, never considered I was looking at it the wrong way. Thanks guys! Link to post Share on other sites
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