Tamesichthys decipiens

Only known from a couple of specimens, Tamesichthys decipiens is a very rare fish in the London Clay indeed. This is a fairly elongated and slender Scombrid fish which features very fine teeth.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Sclerotic ossicle present in orbit (1)
Small sharp teeth (2)
Significant depression half-way along the top of the skull (3)

Primary Example: HOLOTYPE NHMUK PV OR 41319

3D Scan - Primary Example NHMUK PV OR 41319

3D scans undertaken by Tom Sermon with permission. From the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

CT Scan - Primary Example NHMUK PV OR 41319

CT scan kindly provided by the Natural History Museum, London with permission. From the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Additional Example: Gary Walker Specimen

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