Ilymatogyra arictina Oyster Fossils

Here are two intertwined oyster fossils that appear to be Ilymatogyra arictina. It was found in the Del Rio Formation of Val Verde County, Texas, USA. It dates to the Cenomanian, Upper Cretaceous Period.

It was once part of the Steve Garza collection of Corydon, Indiana. Thanks to Dale for this specimen.

Aviculopecten princeps Fossil

Here are some pictures of a rare find of an almost fully intact Aviculopecten princeps pelecypod fossil. It was found in a quarry in Clark County, Indiana USA in a large slab. Luckily it was mostly removed with a diamond saw.

The fossil dates to the Devonian Period and was found in the Jeffersonville Limestone.

Thanks to Kenny for letting me image this specimen.

Atractostheus Fish Fossil

Here is an image of an Atractostheus fish fossil. It was found in Germany. The fish would have lived in the Eocene Epoch. Fossil was on display at The Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano (Milan Natural History Museum), Italy as of August 2019.