Rare: palaeoniscum freieslebeni fossil fish – upper permian, marl slate – ferryhill, durham, uk – coa
£ 360.00
This is a rare and well-preserved fossil fish specimen of Palaeoniscum
freieslebeni, a predatory ray-finned fish from the Upper Permian period (~258 million years ago). It was discovered in the Marl Slate of the Magnesium Limestone Formation, Zechstein EZ1, a classic fossiliferous deposit from Ferryhill, County Durham, UK. ABOUT PALAEONISCUM FREIESLEBENI:Palaeoniscum freieslebeni was a member of the Palaeoniscidae family, a group of primitive actinopterygians (ray-finned fish). This species had a torpedo-shaped body, covered in rhomboid ganoid scales, and a powerful tail—features that made it a fast and effective predator. It lived in the shallow Zechstein Sea, an ancient inland sea that once covered parts of Europe. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Species: Palaeoniscum freieslebeni
• Fossil Type: Complete fish fossil
• Formation: Marl Slate, Magnesium Limestone
• Zechstein Cycle: EZ1
• Age: Upper Permian (~258 million years ago)
• Location: Ferryhill, near Durham, County Durham, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow, evaporitic marine conditions FOSSIL FEATURES:✔ Exceptional preservation with detailed skeletal structure✔ Distinct ganoid scales and fin structure visible✔ From a classic British fossil site, highly sought after by collectors✔ Represents a predator from the last stages of the Permian period, just before the mass extinction event ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.This Palaeoniscum freieslebeni fossil is a significant piece of prehistoric life, ideal for museum displays, collectors, and educational study. Own a real Permian fish fossil from the famous UK Marl Slate deposits!
freieslebeni, a predatory ray-finned fish from the Upper Permian period (~258 million years ago). It was discovered in the Marl Slate of the Magnesium Limestone Formation, Zechstein EZ1, a classic fossiliferous deposit from Ferryhill, County Durham, UK. ABOUT PALAEONISCUM FREIESLEBENI:Palaeoniscum freieslebeni was a member of the Palaeoniscidae family, a group of primitive actinopterygians (ray-finned fish). This species had a torpedo-shaped body, covered in rhomboid ganoid scales, and a powerful tail—features that made it a fast and effective predator. It lived in the shallow Zechstein Sea, an ancient inland sea that once covered parts of Europe. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
• Species: Palaeoniscum freieslebeni
• Fossil Type: Complete fish fossil
• Formation: Marl Slate, Magnesium Limestone
• Zechstein Cycle: EZ1
• Age: Upper Permian (~258 million years ago)
• Location: Ferryhill, near Durham, County Durham, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow, evaporitic marine conditions FOSSIL FEATURES:✔ Exceptional preservation with detailed skeletal structure✔ Distinct ganoid scales and fin structure visible✔ From a classic British fossil site, highly sought after by collectors✔ Represents a predator from the last stages of the Permian period, just before the mass extinction event ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.This Palaeoniscum freieslebeni fossil is a significant piece of prehistoric life, ideal for museum displays, collectors, and educational study. Own a real Permian fish fossil from the famous UK Marl Slate deposits!
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