5.1" Fossil Salamander (Chelotriton) w/ Last Meal - Gračanica, Bosnia

This is an amazing 5.1" fossil salamander (Chelotriton paradoxus) from Bosnia-Herzegovina. It is a very well preserved specimen with excellent bone preservation and what appears to be its last meal of shells still in its stomach. The rock that it was prepped from has been cut flat along its edges and measures 8.2 x 5.6". The rock in which the salamander was found is rather soft and thin so a backing has been applied for stability.

Chelotriton is an extinct salamander that closely resembles two living salamanders; Tylototriton and Echinotriton.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.

The right side (~30%) of the skull, some ribs, hands, and rear legs have been restored. This restoration is result of the rock breaking into many pieces during collection.