This is a section of a very distinctive type of fish, Lepidotes. It has large, rectangular scales that become diamond-shaped towards the tail. These fish are found throughout the Jurassic-aged rocks of Dorset.
Fish
Museum:
Portland
Period:
Upper Jurassic
Strata:
Unknown
Fossil Type:
Fish
Common Name:
Fish
Scientific Name:
Lepidotes
Age:
Unknown
Where it was Found:
Unknown
Found by:
Unknown
Accession Number:
POLPM.1993.273
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