Naupygus bucklandi

Naupygus bucklandi is a very rare fish from the London Clay with only a few specimens known. The best example is on display in the Oxford University Museum and showcases exceptional preservation.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Very flat, slightly-angled top of skull (1)
Two parallel ridges with significant striations (2)
Two mirrored depressions near the epiotic (3)
Deep recesses at the front of the ethmoid (4)

Primary Example: OUMNH PAL-L.00295

3D Scan: OUMNH PAL-L.00295 3D Scan

3D scans undertaken by Tom Sermon with permission from OUMNH. For download of OUM specimens, please complete an image request form here: https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/ordering-images

Additional Example: Holotype NHMUK PV P 1764

Additional Example: NHMUK PV OR 36134

References

Casier, E. (1966) Fauna ichthyologique du London Clay. British Museum Natural History London, 1966, 1-496
Monsch, K (2005) Revision of the scombroid fishes from the Cenozoic of England
Raynor, Mitchell, Clouter (2009) London Clay Fossils of Kent and Essex