Lobo Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Apologies in advance for not including an object for scale in the photos; I didn't take the photos for the purpose of identification and have since given the fossil to a young nephew. The fossil is around the size and shape of a typical referee's whistle. The fossil was found in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains, in northern New Mexico. Petalodus teeth found in the same area suggest this fossil is also from the Pennsylvanian/Early Permian, or thereabouts. My best guess would be coral, but it would be nice to get confirmation. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I would say it is a solitary rugose, or "horn" coral. Neat find. Regards, 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...
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