Jose Montemayor Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 This fossil was found last week by a worker of the quarry. I haven’t seen this kind of fossil before and is definitely an uncommon one around here. The fossil is not in a really good condition. I’ll post two pictures hoping I can find some help from you guys. The largest teeth are almost 1 inch long. Thanks a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Norki Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Some kind of ichthyodectid fish for sure, someone could probably ID it more specifically with some more information about where it was found. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Montemayor Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, Norki said: Some kind of ichthyodectid fish for sure, someone could probably ID it more specifically with some more information about where it was found. It was found in Vallecillo, Mexico. Fossils here are from Early Turonian. As far as I know, there as been found at least two ichthyodectid fish in this laggerstatte: Gillicus arcuatus and Vallecillicthys multivertebratum, but for me, they look nothing like this specimen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 It looks similar to Enchodus. Here’s one from the Oceans of Kansas website. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I am in the "fishy" camp here. More preparation may help with identifying it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Looks fishy. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Looks like Enchodus to me, too. 3 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...
FossilDAWG Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I'm in the Enchodus camp. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I, too, see ole Enchodus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead9 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'm with everyone else, but will add that I think it would be great when prepped. Still Life Fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KansasFossilHunter Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Definitely an Enchodus, maybe E. petrosus. Cool find! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Enchodus from me too Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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