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Giant, 29" Fossil Plesiosaur Paddle - Goulmima, Morocco
This is a HUGE, 29" long, fossil Plesiosaur paddle, from the Upper Cretaceous (Early Turonian Stage) deposits near Goulmima, Morocco. It looks like nearly all of, if not all of the bones are original and were found articulated. There has been some extra rock added around the edges and underneath the piece (pinkish colored limestone) to both for stabilization and aesthetic purposes. There is only some minor restoration along the repaired cracks and then on the two smallest bones at the end of the paddle.
Despite it's huge size, this is actually a partial paddle, it's missing the smaller digits at the end. It appears like they were likely exposed on the surface and weathered away.
It comes with a display stand or we can add a backing and wall hanger upon request.
There are two described Plesiosaurs from this area, and Thililua longicollis appears to be a good potential candidate for the species.
Despite it's huge size, this is actually a partial paddle, it's missing the smaller digits at the end. It appears like they were likely exposed on the surface and weathered away.
It comes with a display stand or we can add a backing and wall hanger upon request.
There are two described Plesiosaurs from this area, and Thililua longicollis appears to be a good potential candidate for the species.
About Plesiosaurs
Plesiosaurs were a diverse group of marine reptiles that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, thriving in Earth’s oceans for more than 135 million years. Although they lived alongside dinosaurs, plesiosaurs were not dinosaurs; instead, they were fully aquatic reptiles adapted for life in open water. Their most recognizable features included broad, streamlined bodies, four powerful flippers used for underwater “flight,” and a wide range of neck lengths. Fossils of plesiosaurs have been found on every continent, including Antarctica, showing that they inhabited oceans across the globe.
This group included two main body types that filled very different ecological roles. Long-necked plesiosaurs had small heads and slender teeth suited for catching fish and squid, likely relying on stealth and precise strikes. Short-necked plesiosaurs, known as pliosaurs, evolved massive skulls and powerful jaws and became apex predators capable of hunting large prey, including other marine reptiles. Together, these forms made plesiosaurs one of the most successful and adaptable marine reptile groups in Earth’s history, dominating prehistoric seas until their extinction at the end of the Cretaceous.
Plesiosaurs were a diverse group of marine reptiles that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, thriving in Earth’s oceans for more than 135 million years. Although they lived alongside dinosaurs, plesiosaurs were not dinosaurs; instead, they were fully aquatic reptiles adapted for life in open water. Their most recognizable features included broad, streamlined bodies, four powerful flippers used for underwater “flight,” and a wide range of neck lengths. Fossils of plesiosaurs have been found on every continent, including Antarctica, showing that they inhabited oceans across the globe.
This group included two main body types that filled very different ecological roles. Long-necked plesiosaurs had small heads and slender teeth suited for catching fish and squid, likely relying on stealth and precise strikes. Short-necked plesiosaurs, known as pliosaurs, evolved massive skulls and powerful jaws and became apex predators capable of hunting large prey, including other marine reptiles. Together, these forms made plesiosaurs one of the most successful and adaptable marine reptile groups in Earth’s history, dominating prehistoric seas until their extinction at the end of the Cretaceous.
SPECIES
Thililua longicollis?
LOCATION
Goulmima, Morocco
SIZE
Paddle 29" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#107318
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