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Undescribed Serranid #1

Scientific Classification

Class:               Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fish)

Order:              Perciformes

Family:             Serranidae

Genus:             TBC

Species:          TBC

This is a very well preserved fish and large fish skull from Division D/E of the Isle of Sheppey. The morphology of this fish looks related to modern Sea Bass which is why I’ve temporarily assigned it to the Family: Serranidae. This is a very elongated skull with no evidence of significant teeth (nothing showing on the micro-CT scan). 

Distinguishing Characteristics:
  • Sclerotic ring present in the eye orbit (1)
  • Elongated skull with robust toothless jaws (2)
Primary Example:
3D Surface Scan: Undescribed Serranid #1
Micro-CT Scan: Undescribed Serranid #1
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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