Offered is a fascinating specimen from the Late Permian of Madagascar, preserved in fine detail, a complete and articulated example of the aquatic lizard-like reptile Barosaurus besairiei Piveteau, 1955.At 26cm (along the spine), this is a good sized example, from the Lower Sakemena Formation (Lopingian) of the Morondava Basin. Complete with both hind-limb including tarsals and metatarsals, both forelimbs with carpels and metacarpel, a complete skull and articulated vertebral... column, with only the tip of the tail missing.............thisw is an exceptionally complete specimen. Further cleaning and preparation is possible with modern air tools..............matrix approx 16cm X 11cm X 2cm.weight 0.4kg.Affordable price for such a well preserved and complete example and a fascinating legacy of late Palaeozoic life.
On Jul-12-19 at 07:51:14 PDT, seller added the following information:Please note that I will be away when this item ends. All sales will be dealt with promptly on my return on 23rd. July..............apologies for the delay. Dr. Bob Kennedy