Fish Teeth Identification Guide
The diverse morphology of teeth within London Clay fish can often be a good place to start with the process of identifying your fossil fish specimens. Below is an evolving guide to help you identify the differing types of teeth which I’ve grouped into 8 different morphologies as outlined below.
The following species I would identify as having robust macrodont teeth:
The following 8 genus I would identify as having smaller, straight macrodont teeth:
The following 6 genus I would identify as having retrorse macrodont teeth, meaning they are angled or curved backwards:
The following 3 species I would identify as having villiform teeth meaning numerous rows of small teeth forming a brush-like dentition:
The following 7 species I would identify as having molariform teeth:
The following 4 species are clear Billfish representatives in the London Clay
