Marine reptile - Fossilised animal - Fossile de...

A true treasure from prehistory Discover this authentic fossil of Keichousaurus hui, a small marine reptile that lived about 230 million years ago, in the Middle Triassic, long before the rise of the dinosaurs. This magnificent specimen comes from the famous paleontological quarries of Guizhou province, China, internationally renowned for the richness and quality of their fossils. The skeleton is well preserved and allows observation of many anatomical details, notably the skull, the spine, the ribs, the limbs as well as the long tail. The overall arrangement of the skeleton offers a nice visual balance and makes it a particularly interesting piece for a collection or an exhibition. Characteristics * Species: Keichousaurus hui * Age: about 230 million years – Middle Triassic * Origin: Guizhou, China * Dimensions: 8.8x5.7x0.7 cm * Weight: 102 g * The crack has been professionally restored. Its location is indicated in the last photo. Careful and secure shipping..— in France, we exclusively use Mondial Relay and Shop2Shop.

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