Fossil Aquatic Reptile Discosauriscus Pulcherrimus Permain Czech Republic Fossil Aquatic Reptile D

Fossil Aquatic Reptile Discosauriscus Pulcherrimus Permian Czech Republic

Discosauriscus Pulcherrimus (Fritsh1879) fossil. There is one almost complete reptile apart from lower end of tail and another tail end of a second one. The specimen has good preservation and detail and is a lovely example of its type. It is 100 % genuine and has been properly authenticated.  Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: ChordataClass: Amphibia Order: SeymouriamorphaFamily: Discosauriscidae Genus: Discosauriscus Species: D. pulcherrimus.Discosauriscus Pulcherrimus had an elongated body, large eye sockets for good vision, a flexible vertebral column, short robust limbs, and a long tail for swimming. This species represents an intermediate stage in amphibian evolution, offering insights into the transition from land to aquatic environments. Inhabiting shallow wetlands during the Permian, Discosauriscus pulcherrimus was a proficient swimmer, likely preying on small fish and invertebrates.

Date: Lower Permian

Provenance: Boskovice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Size: 24 x 18 cm 2.4 cm depth 1.7 kg code 100-912