#Isle of Wight fossil reptile

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RARE: Turtle Exoskeleton Fossil – Barton Beds, Eocene, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight UK

This listing features a rare fossilised turtle exoskeleton fragment, sourced from the Barton Beds at Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. This specimen dates to the Eocene Epoch, making it over 40 million years old and a significant piece of the UK’s palaeontological heritage.

Fossil Type:

Specimen: Turtle Exoskeleton (Shell fragment – likely carapace or plastron)

Represents a chelonian (turtle or tortoise) from the Eocene vertebrate assemblage of southern England

Geological Context:

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Eocene

Stage: Bartonian (~41.3 to 38 million years ago)

Formation: Barton Group (formerly part of the “Barton Beds”)

Depositional Environment: Coastal lagoon and estuarine settings. The Barton Beds were laid down in a warm, subtropical marine and marginal marine environment rich in vertebrate and invertebrate fossils.

Morphological Features:

Curved or slightly flattened dermal bone typical of chelonian shell fragments

Surface may show granular texture or faint impressions of scute boundaries

Brown-grey fossilisation with natural wear and mineralisation from estuarine clays

Scientific Importance:

Fossil turtle material from the Barton Beds is rare and valuable for understanding Eocene coastal ecosystems in Britain

Specimens like this may be attributable to genera such as Trionyx or other soft-shelled or hard-shelled turtle lineages found in European Eocene sites

These fossils help reconstruct the palaeobiogeography of marine reptiles in the early Cenozoic

Locality Information:

Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, UK – a historically significant fossil site with well-exposed Barton Beds yielding both marine and terrestrial Eocene fossils. A known locality for rare turtle remains, crocodile teeth, and fish fossils

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and are provided with a Certificate of Authenticity. The photographs show the actual fossil for sale. Please see the photo for full sizing – note that the scale rule cube = 1cm.

This is a scientifically intriguing and display-worthy Eocene turtle exoskeleton fossil from one of Britain’s most productive fossil sites. A fine addition to any fossil collection, especially for those interested in ancient reptiles or the palaeontology of the British Isles.

Own a real piece of early Cenozoic history—fossilised remains from over 38 million years ago!

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If he sees this that would make me so happy! Now this was hard to draw. I'm not satisfied with how the eyes turned out and my pencil decided to freak out and leave a smudge on his nose that I couldn't erase, so I had to get rid of it digitally as best I could. All in all I think it's alright.

Darren Naish is a British vertebrate palaeontologist, author, and science communicator. He is well known for his research on dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles, including Eotyrannus, Xenoposeidon, and azhdarchid pterosaurs. Much of his work has focused on fossils from the Wealden Group on the Isle of Wight. Naish founded the vertebrate palaeozoology blog Tetrapod Zoology and has written several popular science books. He frequently appears in media and serves as a scientific consultant for film, television, museums, and exhibitions. Additionally, he has examined cryptozoology and sea monster sightings from a scientific perspective.

Naish earned a geology degree from the University of Southampton and later studied vertebrate palaeontology under David Martill at the University of Portsmouth, where he obtained both an M.Phil. and Ph.D.. His doctoral work focused on the basal tyrannosauroid theropod Eotyrannus, which he and colleagues named in 2001. He has published research on various theropods, including Thecocoelurus, Calamospondylus, and Aristosuchus. Naish has also contributed to studies on sauropod dinosaurs, pterosaurs, fossil marine reptiles, turtles, and marine mammals. His work includes a reinterpretation of the Romanian fossil Heptasteornis, which he and Gareth Dyke argued was an alvarezsaurid.

Beyond his research, Naish has played a significant role in palaeoart and science communication. He co-authored All Yesterdays, a book that explores speculative reconstructions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. The book challenges traditional palaeoart by depicting dinosaurs with plausible but unconventional adaptations. Naish also served as the lead consultant for the Apple TV+ documentary series Prehistoric Planet, which aimed to depict prehistoric life with scientific accuracy. His contributions have helped shape modern interpretations of dinosaurs and their behavior.

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Palaeontologists discover a new species of dinosaur on the Isle of Wight

https://sciencespies.com/nature/palaeontologists-discover-a-new-species-of-dinosaur-on-the-isle-of-wight/

Palaeontologists discover a new species of dinosaur on the Isle of Wight

Say hello to a new theropod dinosaur species, Vectaerovenator inopinatus. Discovered after a series of serendipitous fossil finds on the Isle of Wight in the UK, it’s thought to date from around 115 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.

The Latin name of the new dino roughly refers to ‘unexpected air-filled hunter from the Isle of Wight’, which gives you some idea of how and where it was found, the type of dinosaur that it is, and how palaeontologists were able to figure out what they were dealing with.

All four discovered fossils are hollow or “air-filled”, which points to the delicate structure of the animal and places it in the theropod group, alongside other dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus rex and the ancestors of modern-day birds.

Silhouette of a theropod indicating where the uncovered bones are from. (Darren Naish)

“We were struck by just how hollow this animal was – it’s riddled with air spaces,” says palaeontologist Chris Barker, from the University of Southampton in the UK. “Parts of its skeleton must have been rather delicate.”

“The record of theropod dinosaurs from the mid-Cretaceous period in Europe isn’t that great, so it’s been really exciting to be able to increase our understanding of the diversity of dinosaur species from this time.”

The four key fossil pieces in the new research were found in three discoveries – two by individuals and one by a family group – on the shores of Shanklin in the Isle of Wight. The fossil finders are also named as co-authors on a new paper about the findings that is due to be published soon.

After the fossils were handed in to the Dinosaur Isle Museum at nearby Sandown, experts got to work on trying to identify them and piece them together – and that’s when they realised they were dealing with a new species and a new genus.

While the Isle of Wight is well known for its dinosaur remains, the ground that the fossils were found in was composed of marine deposits – somehow this particular terrestrial dinosaur found its way to a watery grave.

“You don’t usually find dinosaurs in the deposits at Shanklin as they were laid down in a marine habitat,” says Barker. “You’re much more likely to find fossil oysters or driftwood, so this is a rare find indeed.”

That rarity, together with the similarity of the bones, suggests they were all from a single animal. Using comparative anatomy techniques, Barker and his colleagues were able to identify the type of dinosaur they were dealing with, as well as what set it apart from other species.

However, with only four pieces to go off of, the researchers are looking for additional material to be more certain that Vectaerovenator inopinatus was once a living, breathing creature – thought to have been up to 4 metres or 13 feet in size.

If you find yourself walking on Shanklin beach, keep your eyes open: not only could you help shed light on a section of the European dinosaur record that we know very little about, you might discover something entirely new.

“It looked different from marine reptile vertebrae I have come across in the past,” says regular fossil hunter James Lockyer, from Lincolnshire in the UK, who found one of the fossils on a visit to the Isle of Wight.

“I was searching a spot at Shanklin and had been told and read that I wouldn’t find much there. However, I always make sure I search the areas others do not, and on this occasion it paid off.”

The research has been submitted for publication in Papers in Palaeontology.

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New dinosaur related to T. rex discovered on Isle of Wight

Image copyright Trudie Wilson

Image caption A CGI image has been created of an impact of the final moments of the Vectaerovenator inopinatus

A brand sleek species of dinosaur has been came across on the Isle of Wight.

Palaeontologists on the University of Southampton judge four bones came across at Shanklin closing year belong to a brand sleek species of theropod dinosaur.

It lived within the Cretaceous duration, 115 million years ago, and is estimated to private been as much as 4m (13toes) prolonged.

It has been named Vectaerovenator inopinatus and belongs to the group of dinosaurs that involves Tyrannosaurus rex and trendy-day birds.

The title refers to the dapper air areas came across in one of the necessary necessary bones – from the neck, back and tail of the creature – which is with out a doubt one of the necessary traits that helped the scientists establish its theropod origins.

These air sacs, furthermore seen in trendy birds, private been extensions of the lung, and it is seemingly they “helped gas an efficient respiration gadget while furthermore making the skeleton lighter”, the University of Southampton talked about.

Image copyright Michael Garlick

Image caption The dinosaur fossils private been came across on the coastline at Shanklin

The fossils private been came across in three separate discoveries in 2019 and handed in to the nearby Dinosaur Isle Museum at Sandown, the attach they are being displayed.

Robin Ward, a conventional fossil hunter from Stratford-upon-Avon, used to be visiting the Isle of Wight alongside with his family when they made their discovery.

“The joy of finding the bones we came across used to be fully great,” he talked about.

James Lockyer, from Spalding, Lincolnshire, used to be furthermore visiting the island when he came across but every other of the bones.

Image copyright University of Southampton

Image caption The four bones private been came across in three separate discoveries in 2019

“It regarded diversified from marine reptile vertebrae I even private stumble upon within the previous,” he talked about.

“I used to be shopping a local at Shanklin and had been told, and read, that I’d no longer fetch great there.

“On the opposite hand, I always fabricate positive I search the areas others discontinuance no longer, and on this occasion it paid off.”

Paul Farrell, from Ryde, added: “I used to be strolling alongside the coastline, kicking stones and got right here across what regarded bask in a bone from a dinosaur.

“I used to be of route insecure to fetch out it will also furthermore be a brand sleek species.”

‘Quiet skeleton’

Chris Barker, who led the University of Southampton look, talked about: “We private been struck by lawful how gap this animal used to be – it be riddled with air areas.

“Parts of its skeleton must private been quite gentle.

“The account of theropod dinosaurs from the ‘mid’ Cretaceous duration in Europe is no longer always that sizable, so it be been of route bright in an effort to manufacture bigger our concept of the vary of dinosaur species from this time.

“You do no longer on the whole fetch dinosaurs within the deposits at Shanklin as they private been laid down in a marine habitat. You are great extra more seemingly to fetch fossil oysters or drift wood, so right here is a rare fetch certainly.”

It is seemingly that the Vectaerovenator lived in an house lawful north of the attach its stays private been came across, with the carcass having washed out into the shallow sea nearby.

The college findings are as a result of be published within the journal Papers in Palaeontology and co-authored by those that came across the fossils.

Image copyright Darren Naish

Image caption This silhouette of a theropod signifies the attach the bones private been from

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Isle of Wight pterosaur species fossil hailed as UK first

Isle of Wight pterosaur species fossil hailed as UK first

Image copyright Megan Jacobs

Image caption The tapejarid’s enlarged crest may have been used for sexual display, researchers said

A fossil of a species of prehistoric reptile, previously found in China and Brazil, has been discovered in the UK for the first time, a university said.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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Fossil Turtle Shell – TRIONYX – Bouldnor Formation, Oligocene, Hamstead, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

This listing features a genuine fossil turtle shell from the extinct genus Trionyx, discovered in the Bouldnor Formation at Hamstead, on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This exceptional specimen dates back to the Oligocene Epoch of the Paleogene Period, offering a rare glimpse into post-dinosaur marine and freshwater environments.

Fossil Type & Species:

Type: Turtle Fossil (Shell/Carapace fragment)

Genus: Trionyx

A soft-shelled turtle known for its flattened shell and leathery carapace

Geological Context:

Era: Cenozoic

Period: Paleogene

Epoch: Oligocene (~33.9 to 23 million years ago)

Formation: Bouldnor Formation

Depositional Environment: Coastal swampy and estuarine conditions with periodic marine incursions, allowing for exceptional fossil preservation

Morphological Features:

Typically preserves broad, flat segments of the carapace

Characteristic fine pitting and subtle patterning seen in some Trionyx shell plates

Adapted for aquatic life with hydrodynamic form and soft-shell features

Scientific Importance:

Trionyx turtles are significant indicators of paleoenvironmental conditions, especially freshwater and nearshore settings

Their remains are used in biostratigraphy and paleoecological reconstructions of the Oligocene in Southern England

Taxonomic Classification:

Order: Testudines

Family: Trionychidae

Superfamily: Trionychoidea

Locality Information:

Hamstead, Isle of Wight, UK – an important fossil locality within the Bouldnor Formation, known for diverse Oligocene fauna including mammals, reptiles, and freshwater species

Authenticity & Display:

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.

Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — the scale cube = 1cm.

This rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell fragment is a superb addition for collectors interested in reptilian evolution, Oligocene paleoenvironments, or British fossil heritage.

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British Dinosaur Bone Fossil - Wessex Formation, Barremian, Lower Cretaceous, Whale Chine, Isle of Wight, UK | 100% Genuine Specimen + COA

A stunning and rare British Dinosaur Bone Fossil, from the Wessex Formation, Barremian Stage, Lower Cretaceous, discovered in Whale Chine, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This beautifully preserved fossil represents a genuine piece of prehistoric dinosaur history from one of the UK’s most famous fossil sites. A highly sought-after specimen for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts alike.

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Every fossil we sell is authentic and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

✅ From the Alice Purnell Collection – A carefully curated specimen with historical significance.

✅ What you see is what you get – The listing photos show the exact fossil you will receive.

✅ Includes size reference – Scale cube in photos = 1cm. Please refer to the images for full dimensions.

✅ Ideal for collectors, display, or scientific study – A visually striking and scientifically significant fossil specimen.

About British Dinosaur Fossils:

This dinosaur bone fossil comes from the Wessex Formation, which dates back to the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 125 million years ago. The Isle of Wight is one of the most famous locations for dinosaur discoveries in the UK, yielding fossils from several well-known species, including Iguanodon, Neovenator, and Hypsilophodon.

Fossilized dinosaur bones from this region provide valuable insight into the diverse ecosystems of the Early Cretaceous, where dinosaurs roamed prehistoric floodplains and swamps. These fossils are highly sought after by collectors and researchers due to their excellent preservation and scientific significance.

Perfect for display, educational purposes, or as a unique gift for fossil lovers and paleontology enthusiasts, this dinosaur bone fossil is a one-of-a-kind specimen.

Shipping & Packaging:

🔹 Securely packed for safe transit 🔹 Worldwide shipping available 🔹 Tracked & insured delivery options

Why Buy from Us?

🔹 Trusted Seller – Specializing in fossils, minerals, and natural history specimens. 🔹 Certified Authenticity – Every purchase includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity. 🔹 Ethically Sourced – All our fossils are legally and responsibly collected.

Own a scientifically valuable piece of Cretaceous dinosaur history today!