Petebeh Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I did some fossil hunting with @Krystal in the cretaceous brooks of New Jersey, and we managed to find what we think is a Pseudocorax affinis, but since I've never actually had one in hand, I thought I'd appeal to the experts for confirmation. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 It is. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jersey Devil Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Sure is! I only know of 4 others from NJ! “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” ― Mikhail Tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Excellent find! That is something to be proud of no doubt. That is a year maker. @njfossilhunter @frankh8147 @non-remanié @Carl @brad hinkelman @bucky @Shazuren @Jeffrey P : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Great find! Congratulations! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petebeh Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks everyone! We're excited to find a rare tooth! Hope to see you in the streams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
non-remanié Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Great find!!! ---Wie Wasser schleift den Stein, wir steigen und fallen--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 The color looks odd for the brooks. Where did you find it? I have found shark and ray teeth in the Monmouth brooks that certainly did not originate there. I, of course, want it to be from Cretaceous NJ but a little caution is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jersey Devil Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 20 minutes ago, Carl said: The color looks odd for the brooks. Where did you find it? I have found shark and ray teeth in the Monmouth brooks that certainly did not originate there. I, of course, want it to be from Cretaceous NJ but a little caution is needed. Since this species is found there naturally, it is likely to have originated from the stream. The chance of someone seeding/losing a Pseudocorax from some other state/area would be very low. “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” ― Mikhail Tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petebeh Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 44 minutes ago, Carl said: The color looks odd for the brooks. Where did you find it? I have found shark and ray teeth in the Monmouth brooks that certainly did not originate there. I, of course, want it to be from Cretaceous NJ but a little caution is needed. We found it at Ramanessin Brook yesterday after the brook subsided from the 2” of rain on Friday into Saturday. There was no sign that another individual had been to this section of the brook since the water levels came down. Because we found the tooth on a gravel bank and not in situ, I suppose we can’t be absolutely, 100%, certain of its origin. However, the color is consistent with other teeth with have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Just now, Petebeh said: We found it at Ramanessin Brook yesterday after the brook subsided from the 2” of rain on Friday into Saturday. There was no sign that another individual had been to this section of the brook since the water levels came down. Because we found the tooth on a gravel bank and not in situ, I suppose we can’t be absolutely, 100%, certain of its origin. However, the color is consistent with other teeth with have. Sounds legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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