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Pycnodontid Teeth

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:05:11 +0000

Large Pycnodontid Teeth

Keys Valley Member, Walnut Formation, Fredericksburg Group

Albian (Lower Cretaceous)

These are the largest Pycnodontid teeth I have seen in the Walnut and were collected by another member of the Paleontological Society of Austin

Worn Loose Pycnodontid Tooth

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:32:25 +0000

This is another Pycnodontid tooth from the Walnut Formation showing a great deal of wear on one end. The other item in the image is a rather spiny crustacean leg I am still attempting to ID.

Lepisosteus sp.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:17:17 +0000

Lepisosteus sp.

Unit 2, Lower Member, Glen Rose Formation, Trinity Group

Albian (Lower Cretaceous)

Comal County, TX

These small fish teeth are fairly common but not abundant. I Have them from several locations.

Glen Rose Fish

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:35:35 +0000

This fossil is in the visitor center at Westcave Preserve in Travis County. The stone was quarried from the Glen Rose Formation near Sisterdale, Kendall Co. This is a little over 10 inches long.

Pycnodontid Jaw

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:39:52 +0000

This large (2" long) jaw is again built into the wall at Westcave Preserve. From the Glen Rose Formation. Quarried near Sisterdale, Kendall County.

Fish Jaw, Unidentified

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:42:24 +0000

This is one of two jaws that are in the walls at Westcave Preserve. Quarried from the Glen Rose near Sisterdale, Kendall County.

Large Glen Rose Fish

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:44:49 +0000

Another large fish preserved in a hard limestone that was used to build the visitor center at Westcave Preserve. This one is the largest at at least a foot in length.

Pycnodontid Jaw Plate

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:49:36 +0000

Pycnodontid Jaw Plate

Lower echinoid marker bed, Unit 2, Lower Member, Glen Rose Formation, Trinity Group

Albian (Lower Cretaceous)

This is a favorite! I found the two pieces in the same spot TWO YEARS apart. PS they glued back together perfectly.

Various Teeth

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:23:57 +0000

Unknown tooth, 2 tiny Pycnodontid teeth

Upper Member, Glen Rose Formation, Trinity Group

Albian (Lower Cretaceous)

Blanco County, Texas

The pycnodontid teeth are fairly common at this local. The longer tooth is quite different and I still do not have a solid ID

Unknown Reptile Bone

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:41:26 +0000

Unidentified Reptile Bone

Upper Member, Glen Rose Formation, Trinity Group

Albian (Lower Cretaceous)

Blanco County, Texas

possibly the femur of a marine turtle