Raptor285 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Fossil found in the surf area of Holden Beach, NC. Any assistance identifying fossil would be appreciated! Thank You 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Sawfish rostral denticles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoNoel Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I believe these are most likely to belong to the sawfish-like Ischyrhiza (a sclerorhynchoid ray), especially if you were finding it among other Cretaceous fossils, like some of the Mosasaur and Squalicorax teeth I recall seeing on the forum from Holden Beach. These are gorgeous specimens, congrats on finding them in great condition. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I fully agree with Ischyrhiza. I would only make one update to previous posts. Since these have been determined to be separate and distinct from today's sawfishes, they are now called sawskates. You have found really gorgeous ones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor285 Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Thanks everyone for the identification of these fossils. I was so excited to find these in such pristine condition along with the Squalicorax and Mosasaurus teeth. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 49 minutes ago, Carl said: sawskates Hey, skates are fishes too. You'll give them a complex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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