John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Thanks to John S. I was able to hunt for Peace River fossils at my desk in the comfort of my home. I found a large number shark, boney fish, mammal and ray material. These are photos of the better specimens that I found. Hold your mouse over the image to see the ID and size of each specimen. All always thanks for looking and feel free to assist me with ID's. I'll start things off with the mammal teeth: Continued on the next post. Edited November 23, 2013 by John Hamilton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) These are some of the small bones I found: Continued on the next post. Edited November 23, 2013 by John Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) More small bones: Here are some vertabra: Continued on the next post. Edited November 23, 2013 by John Hamilton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Here are the fish teeth: Continued on the next post. Edited November 23, 2013 by John Hamilton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) More fish teeth: Continued on the next post. Edited November 23, 2013 by John Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Here are some fish scales: Continued on the next post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Here are some fish spines: Turtle shell: Continued on the next post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Possible dermal elements: Now for the shark teeth: Continued on the next post. Edited November 23, 2013 by John Hamilton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 More shark teeth: Continued on the next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Moreshark teeth: Continued on the next post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 More shark teeth: Continued on the next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 More shark teeth: I beleive that is allI can handle for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbshark Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Wow John, I love that big mammal tooth and the symphyseals.I never thought about looking for unerupted teeth in the matrix either but it sure makes sence.Do you find many of them(unerupted)? Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoSr Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 John Really great post!!! Really nice pictures!!!! The Peace River gravel does have a very large diversity of fossils. I especially like the mammal teeth, the fish pharyngeal teeth and the Nebrius teeth. You found a good number of Nebrius teeth. It was very nice of John to send us the gravel. I find the below tooth especially interesting. What do you think the id might be? I know how long it takes to take all the pictures that you did and to make this post. Thank you for taking the time and sharing. Marco Sr. "Any day that you can fossil hunt is a great day." My family fossil website Some Of My Shark, Ray, Fish And Other Micros My Extant Shark Jaw Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFOOLEY Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I agree, very nice pictures. Your finds are very intriguing...shiny and black. Love them! "I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?" ~Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) New Mexico Museum of Natural History Bulletins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Really excellent John and super pictures. I'm glad you got a garfish scale with some color. I hope Rich looks at this string because the molar should be readily identifiable. I hope the 2nd batch provides a similar variety with something new and exciting. I have enough for another medium box left in the garage if you're inclined. I'm not going out for a week or so, but if you give me an early assessment on the new box of material, vs. the first box, I'll collect more from the best site when I go again next time. If there is any general interest from other forum members, I will auction off a medium flat rate box of material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 John Really great post!!! Really nice pictures!!!! The Peace River gravel does have a very large diversity of fossils. I especially like the mammal teeth, the fish pharyngeal teeth and the Nebrius teeth. You found a good number of Nebrius teeth. It was very nice of John to send us the gravel. I find the below tooth especially interesting. What do you think the id might be? I know how long it takes to take all the pictures that you did and to make this post. Thank you for taking the time and sharing. Marco Sr. Thanks Marco! I am very thankful that John took the time to gather the matrix and give us the opportunity to experience the fossil diversity of the Peace River. I too enjoyed finding all of the mammal teeth and the Nebrius. I especially enjoyed finding the Nebrius since I had never found one and ended up with 12 decent specimens. I'm glad you asked about this tooth in particular because it has me puzzled too. I don't know what to make of it and will post additional views in the ID section to see if anyone has any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) Wow John, I love that big mammal tooth and the symphyseals.I never thought about looking for unerupted teeth in the matrix either but it sure makes sence.Do you find many of them(unerupted)? Jeff, I don't specifically look for the unerupted teeth because at first glance they just appear to be another tooth missing the root. However I do keep each one I find though because it intrigues me that these that these hollow enamel shells have survived the elements for millions of years. Edited November 24, 2013 by John Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 I agree, very nice pictures. Your finds are very intriguing...shiny and black. Love them! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Really excellent John and super pictures. I'm glad you got a garfish scale with some color. I hope Rich looks at this string because the molar should be readily identifiable. I hope the 2nd batch provides a similar variety with something new and exciting. I have enough for another medium box left in the garage if you're inclined. I'm not going out for a week or so, but if you give me an early assessment on the new box of material, vs. the first box, I'll collect more from the best site when I go again next time. If there is any general interest from other forum members, I will auction off a medium flat rate box of material Thank you John! I am very grateful to you because without your hard work collecting the matrix I would not have had the opportunity to find these wonderful micro fossils. I guess my envy of Marco's gar scale paid off because I found that one in the last 2 cups of matrix from the 2+ gallons you originally sent me. I'll let you know what the matrix from the new location produces when I have a chance to look through it. My next mission is to document the fossils I found in the matrix Jeff sent me from his creek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The 3rd pic on your 1st post reminds me a tooth of beaver or an animal of this family, but I am not sure... The second one could be too, but I don't know its size. Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoSr Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks Marco! I am very thankful that John took the time to gather the matrix and give us the opportunity to experience the fossil diversity of the Peace River. I too enjoyed finding all of the mammal teeth and the Nebrius. I especially enjoyed finding the Nebrius since I had never found one and ended up with 12 decent specimens. I'm glad you asked about this tooth in particular because it has me puzzled too. I don't know what to make of it and will post additional views in the ID section to see if anyone has any ideas. John I definitely would like to see the extra views. Marco Sr. "Any day that you can fossil hunt is a great day." My family fossil website Some Of My Shark, Ray, Fish And Other Micros My Extant Shark Jaw Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 The 3rd pic on your 1st post reminds me a tooth of beaver or an animal of this family, but I am not sure... The second one could be too, but I don't know its size. Coco Coco, If you hold your mouse over the pictures you can see the size of each specimen. The occlusial surface of the tooth you are referring to is only 2mm long by 1mm wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hamilton Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 John I definitely would like to see the extra views. Marco Sr. I'll try to get them up tonight and I'll pm you when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoSr Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I'll try to get them up tonight and I'll pm you when I'm done. John Thanks for posting them. Not seeing cutting edges is making an id tough for me. Not sure if they are just worn off. Marco Sr. "Any day that you can fossil hunt is a great day." My family fossil website Some Of My Shark, Ray, Fish And Other Micros My Extant Shark Jaw Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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