Ramo Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 The entire jacket is about 2' X 4'. Looks like about 4 feet or more is missing. 1 For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 8:48 AM, Bobby Rico said: Hi I don't really have much fish material but I picked this hypural plate for a £1 . Eocene, Isle of Wight. I am happy with it. Very nice, piece, Bobby! 2 hours ago, Ramo said: Here is my latest. X-fish I collected from the Niobrara Chalk this summer. Lots of work done to it, and still more to do to finish it up. Very cool, Ramo! Would like a gander at that when you are done. 1 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...
DLB Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 how do i get the chance to find one of these that is a nice catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said: Very nice, piece, Bobby! Thanks Tim a bargain I think . Nice Lycoptera davidi you got is it from China ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, Bobby Rico said: Thanks Tim a bargain I think . Nice Lycoptera davidi you got is it from China ? Yes, it is. Liaoning. It's one of three that I have. I'm a fish guy, at heart. 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...
Bobby Rico Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Just now, Fossildude19 said: Yes, it is. Liaoning. It's one of three that I have. I'm a fish guy, at heart. I have one I think but I did not get any info with it. Are they only found in Liaoning? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bobby Rico said: I have one I think but I did not get any info with it. Are they only found in Liaoning? Cheers Lycoptera have been found in China, Korea, Mongolia, and Siberia. The ones most seen for sale are from the Early Cretaceous of Liaoning, China. Here are my others... 2 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...
Bobby Rico Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Just now, Fossildude19 said: Lycoptera have been found in China, Korea, Mongolia, and Siberia. The ones most seen for sale are from the Early Cretaceous of Liaoning, China. Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 34 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: I'm a fish guy, at heart. Heart trivia: Fish have the simplest 'true heart': only two chambers, with a rudimentary valve between them. (Your heart, Tim, is large, warm, and fearless) 5 "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Not really my latest fish fossil but I like this thread and been such a rebel and a nonconformist I am going add an old one anyway . Lycoptera davidi early Cretaceous of Liaoning, China 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 11:52 AM, Ramo said: Here is my latest. X-fish I collected from the Niobrara Chalk this summer. Lots of work done to it, and still more to do to finish it up. games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRfossilMISTER Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 4:29 AM, Bobby Rico said: Not really my latest fish fossil but I like this thread and been such a rebel and a nonconformist I am going add an old one anyway . Lycoptera davidi early Cretaceous of Liaoning, China bet those little chompers could do some damage. 1 games are fun, but finding fossil is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 My latest fossil fish, an unidentified species from the Kemkem beds in Morocco, 95 million years old. 1 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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