Crazyhen Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 This is a limb bone of ichthyosaurus from Xingyi, Guizhou. Any idea if it is a hind or front limb? And is it possible to tell the species? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Whatever it is, it's cool! Looks like it's ready to give a high five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Could be a forelimb? 4 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from North Queensland Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Looks like a front paddle with the extra bone. Early example as only a few phalanges present. Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I was looking at some skeletons from Guizhou and the paddle bones varied greatly depending on species. Some like yours had long ulna/radius, tibia/fib bones and others were oval. The difference between the fore and hind paddles were not great. I would have trouble distinguishing between the two since the preservation of yours is not ideal. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I cant help in determining species, but that is a really cool piece! Would love to prep something like that. Good luck RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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