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Devonian Placoderm, Pterychthyodes Milleri

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This is an absolutely beautiful Pterychthyodes Milleri placoderm fish fossil, preserved on a slab of fine-grained limestone. this specimen’s completeness is particularly noteworthy, as comparable pieces of similar quality from the Scottish locality are rare. Fossils of this caliber enable significant reconstruction of ancient anatomy and behavior, contributing to the advancement of paleontology. Its outstanding display quality makes it a striking centerpiece for a prestigious private collection or a scientific institution, offering both scientific significance and visual impact.

 

TAXONOMY 

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Placodermi
  • Order: Antiarchi
  • Family: Pterichthyodidae
  • Genus: Pterichthyodes
  • Species: P. milleri


GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

  • Location: Orkney, Scotland
  • Age: Devonian, 380 million years old 


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

  • Specimen Dimensions: 4 3/4” x  3 3/4" (12.1 x 9.4 cm)
  • Matrix Dimensions: 13” x 7” (33 x 17.7 cm)
  • Measurements on display: 13" x 8 3/4" x 6" (33 x 22.2 x 15.1 cm)

 

Includes bespoke metal stand