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APATEON PEDESTRIS PERMIAN AMPHIBIAN ON MATRIX Pfalz, Germany PERMIAN PERIOD: 280 million years ago SPECIAL NOTE: The current laws in this region of Germany now forbid the collection of these remarkable fossils. Such legislation has permanently ended the supply of such magnificent specimens such as this one being offered here. This rare example comes from an old German private collection and was collected long ago before the ban was enacted. With digging in the formation now off-limits, these rare German Permian fossils are sure to appreciate in value and become increasingly difficult to acquire. This fossil APATEON PEDESTRIS is a type of amphibian that once inhabited the Permian swamps of what is now Southwest Germany. This small prehistoric salamander had a long tail that was very deep and laterally compressed like an exaggerated tadpole tail. Also, to aid in the hydrodynamics of the creature's build, the head was very wide and flat. On each side of the head, external gills, like miniature peacock feathers, protruded and enabled the amphibian to breathe under water indefinitely. Beyond that, very little is known in science regarding these creatures. This is an exceptional specimen that has substantial skeletal preservation. A clear consolidant has been applied to protect the delicate nature of the fossil as well as the shale. FINE GRADE SPECIMEN IN MUCH BETTER CONDITION THAN TYPICALLY OFFERED - AFFORDABLE PERMIAN VERTEBRATE 4.5" x 3.5" overall on matrix slab, amphibian is 2.25" in length if straightened $175 AMPH017 STAND INCLUDED Actual Item - One Only |
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