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uk-fossils · 21 days ago
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Trionyx Fossil Turtle Shell – Eocene Barton Beds Hampshire UK, Genuine Softshell Turtle Fossil
An exceptional and rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell discovered in the Barton Formation (Barton Beds), dating to the Eocene Epoch (~40 million years ago). This impressive specimen was collected by our dedicated fossil team members Alister and Alison on 08 June 2024 from Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison.
Trionyx is a genus of extinct softshell turtles within the family Trionychidae, known for their leathery shells and aquatic adaptations. Their fossils are rarely found complete, making this partial shell specimen a significant and highly desirable piece.
Fossil Type: Turtle Shell (Reptile – Trionychidae)
Genus: Trionyx
Geological Age: Eocene – Bartonian Stage
Formation: Barton Formation (Barton Clay)
Depositional Environment: The Barton Beds were laid down in a shallow, subtropical marine to marginal marine environment with estuarine influence. These coastal systems were rich in life and conducive to the preservation of both marine and nearshore vertebrates.
Morphological Features:
Flattened carapace (shell) fragments typical of softshell turtles
Possible preserved margin or plastron elements
Mineralised bone texture visible under close inspection
Notable:
Rare Eocene turtle fossil from a classic British fossil site
Discovered and prepared by our own team with full provenance
Ideal for collectors, display, or educational use
The exact specimen shown is the one you will receive
Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The scale cube in the image equals 1cm – please refer to the photo for full sizing.
This Trionyx fossil turtle shell from the Eocene of Barton-on-Sea offers a rare and scientifically valuable glimpse into the reptilian life of Britain’s ancient coastal environments. A standout piece for collectors and fossil enthusiasts.
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dromaeosaurid · 6 months ago
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The carapaces of Trionyx gergensi (Gergen's softshell turtle), Hardella thurjii (Brahminy river turtle), and Nicoria tricarnata var. sivalensis, the plastrons/ventral shields of Cachuga tectum (Indian roofted turtle, with the name used here now considered a synonym of Pangshura tecta) and Pleurosternon bullockii, and the skulls of Rhinochelys cantabrigiensis & Argillochelys antiqua from A Guide to the Fossil Reptiles and Fishes in the Department of Geology and Paleontology in the British Museum (Natural History), 1896.
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earthstory · 6 years ago
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🐢 Check out this gorgeous chunk of 33 million year old soft-shell turtle (Trionyx) carapace from the north coast of the island yesterday!
Fossil turtle shell is a super common find on the north coast of the Isle of Wight! Our beaches are full of it! They come from our Late Eocene/Early Oligocene Solent Group clays, and can be found along with the fossils of alligators, fish, birds and mammals!
The Isle of Wight during the Oligocene was a swampy and subtropical landscape! So much so that Trionyx is only found in Africa and the Middle East today!
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bijoux-et-mineraux · 8 years ago
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Extremely Rare Fossil Turtle - Green River Formation, Rocky Mountains, USA
Fossil turtles from the Green River Formation are extremely rare. This is a well preserved, fifty million-year-old Trionyx softshell turtle in limestone. It was found in the upper layers of the F-1 Green River Formation. The stone also contains 9 small Knightia eocaena and a small Diplomystus dentatus.
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zerostatereflex · 8 years ago
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A Spectacular 50 Million Year old Fossil Turtle “Fossil turtles from the Green River Formation are extremely rare. The present specimen a Trionyx soft shelled turtle measures 49” from head to tail.”  
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uk-fossils · 21 days ago
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Trionyx Fossil Turtle Shell – Eocene Barton Beds Hampshire UK, Genuine Softshell Turtle Fossil
An exceptional and rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell discovered in the Barton Formation (Barton Beds), dating to the Eocene Epoch (~40 million years ago). This impressive specimen was collected by our dedicated fossil team members Alister and Alison on 08 June 2024 from Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison.
Trionyx is a genus of extinct softshell turtles within the family Trionychidae, known for their leathery shells and aquatic adaptations. Their fossils are rarely found complete, making this partial shell specimen a significant and highly desirable piece.
Fossil Type: Turtle Shell (Reptile – Trionychidae)
Genus: Trionyx
Geological Age: Eocene – Bartonian Stage
Formation: Barton Formation (Barton Clay)
Depositional Environment: The Barton Beds were laid down in a shallow, subtropical marine to marginal marine environment with estuarine influence. These coastal systems were rich in life and conducive to the preservation of both marine and nearshore vertebrates.
Morphological Features:
Flattened carapace (shell) fragments typical of softshell turtles
Possible preserved margin or plastron elements
Mineralised bone texture visible under close inspection
Notable:
Rare Eocene turtle fossil from a classic British fossil site
Discovered and prepared by our own team with full provenance
Ideal for collectors, display, or educational use
The exact specimen shown is the one you will receive
Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The scale cube in the image equals 1cm – please refer to the photo for full sizing.
This Trionyx fossil turtle shell from the Eocene of Barton-on-Sea offers a rare and scientifically valuable glimpse into the reptilian life of Britain’s ancient coastal environments. A standout piece for collectors and fossil enthusiasts.
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uk-fossils · 21 days ago
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Trionyx Fossil Turtle Shell – Eocene Barton Beds Hampshire UK, Genuine Softshell Turtle Fossil
An exceptional and rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell discovered in the Barton Formation (Barton Beds), dating to the Eocene Epoch (~40 million years ago). This impressive specimen was collected by our dedicated fossil team members Alister and Alison on 08 June 2024 from Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison.
Trionyx is a genus of extinct softshell turtles within the family Trionychidae, known for their leathery shells and aquatic adaptations. Their fossils are rarely found complete, making this partial shell specimen a significant and highly desirable piece.
Fossil Type: Turtle Shell (Reptile – Trionychidae)
Genus: Trionyx
Geological Age: Eocene – Bartonian Stage
Formation: Barton Formation (Barton Clay)
Depositional Environment: The Barton Beds were laid down in a shallow, subtropical marine to marginal marine environment with estuarine influence. These coastal systems were rich in life and conducive to the preservation of both marine and nearshore vertebrates.
Morphological Features:
Flattened carapace (shell) fragments typical of softshell turtles
Possible preserved margin or plastron elements
Mineralised bone texture visible under close inspection
Notable:
Rare Eocene turtle fossil from a classic British fossil site
Discovered and prepared by our own team with full provenance
Ideal for collectors, display, or educational use
The exact specimen shown is the one you will receive
Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The scale cube in the image equals 1cm – please refer to the photo for full sizing.
This Trionyx fossil turtle shell from the Eocene of Barton-on-Sea offers a rare and scientifically valuable glimpse into the reptilian life of Britain’s ancient coastal environments. A standout piece for collectors and fossil enthusiasts.
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uk-fossils · 21 days ago
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Trionyx Fossil Turtle Shell – Eocene Barton Beds Hampshire UK, Genuine Softshell Turtle Fossil
An exceptional and rare Trionyx fossil turtle shell discovered in the Barton Formation (Barton Beds), dating to the Eocene Epoch (~40 million years ago). This impressive specimen was collected by our dedicated fossil team members Alister and Alison on 08 June 2024 from Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, and has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison.
Trionyx is a genus of extinct softshell turtles within the family Trionychidae, known for their leathery shells and aquatic adaptations. Their fossils are rarely found complete, making this partial shell specimen a significant and highly desirable piece.
Fossil Type: Turtle Shell (Reptile – Trionychidae)
Genus: Trionyx
Geological Age: Eocene – Bartonian Stage
Formation: Barton Formation (Barton Clay)
Depositional Environment: The Barton Beds were laid down in a shallow, subtropical marine to marginal marine environment with estuarine influence. These coastal systems were rich in life and conducive to the preservation of both marine and nearshore vertebrates.
Morphological Features:
Flattened carapace (shell) fragments typical of softshell turtles
Possible preserved margin or plastron elements
Mineralised bone texture visible under close inspection
Notable:
Rare Eocene turtle fossil from a classic British fossil site
Discovered and prepared by our own team with full provenance
Ideal for collectors, display, or educational use
The exact specimen shown is the one you will receive
Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine natural specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The scale cube in the image equals 1cm – please refer to the photo for full sizing.
This Trionyx fossil turtle shell from the Eocene of Barton-on-Sea offers a rare and scientifically valuable glimpse into the reptilian life of Britain’s ancient coastal environments. A standout piece for collectors and fossil enthusiasts.
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uk-fossils · 8 days ago
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RARE: Trionyx Fossil Turtle Ulna – Bracklesham Beds, Eocene, Bracklesham Bay Sussex UK
This listing offers a rare fossil ulna (forelimb bone) from a turtle of the genus Trionyx, collected from the Bracklesham Beds at Bracklesham Bay, Sussex, United Kingdom. Dating to the Eocene Epoch, this specimen represents part of the limb structure of a soft-shelled turtle, offering a fascinating glimpse into the marine and coastal ecosystems of southern England over 40 million years ago.
Fossil Type:
Specimen: Turtle Forelimb Bone – Ulna
Genus: Trionyx
Part of the limb articulation of a soft-shelled turtle (Family Trionychidae)
Geological Context:
Period: Paleogene
Epoch: Eocene
Stage: Lutetian (~47.8 to 41.3 million years ago)
Formation: Bracklesham Beds (part of the Bracklesham Group)
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine to coastal estuarine. These beds were laid down in warm subtropical waters with rich biodiversity, capturing both terrestrial and marine vertebrate fossils.
Morphological Features:
Elongated ulna with characteristic curvature, consistent with Trionychid turtles
Dense, fossilised bone with smoothed cortical surface and mineralised preservation typical of Bracklesham material
Colour ranges from brown to grey with natural patina, shaped by burial conditions in marine clay and sand
Scientific Importance:
Trionyx represents a lineage of soft-shelled turtles still found today in Asia, Africa, and North America. Fossils from the UK are rare and of high scientific and collector value
Specimens like this contribute to our understanding of Eocene chelonian diversity and the palaeoenvironment of Britain’s coastal systems during the Paleogene
Locality Information:
Bracklesham Bay, Sussex, UK – one of Britain’s most important fossil sites, known for its Eocene marine fauna including sharks, rays, turtles, crocodiles, and fish
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The photographs show the actual fossil you will receive. Full sizing can be viewed in the image provided, with the scale cube = 1cm.
This is a truly rare fossilised limb bone from a soft-shelled turtle that lived in ancient subtropical seas. A premium collector’s piece for fossil enthusiasts, reptile specialists, and palaeontologists alike.
Own a rare piece of Britain's Eocene natural history—an authentic limb bone of Trionyx from over 40 million years ago.
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uk-fossils · 19 days ago
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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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uk-fossils · 19 days ago
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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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uk-fossils · 19 days ago
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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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uk-fossils · 19 days ago
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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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uk-fossils · 19 days ago
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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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uk-fossils · 19 days ago
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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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uk-fossils · 19 days ago
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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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