Ichthyosaur

Record Number

WDS606

Fossil Description

Second known example of this ichthyosaur, displaying unique 3D preservation of the torso with soft tissue. Also contains large ostracods? next to paddles and undescribed species of hexanchiform teeth in association with the ichthyosaur .

Taxonomy

Class

Reptilia

Order

Ichthyosauria

Genus

Xiphodracon

Species

goldencapensis

General stratigraphy

(in situ)

Formation

Charmouth Mudstone

Member

Stonebarrow Marl

Period

Jurassic

Epoch

Lower Jurassic

Age

Pliensbachian

Location Area

Golden Cap

Other Images

Date Of Find

24/11/2025

Date Recorded

19/11/2025

Common Name

Ichthyosaur

Category

1