Catapleura
Catapleura was a genus of sea turtle. One specimen has been discovered at the quarry so far, and we’re not sure what Continue reading
Catapleura was a genus of sea turtle. One specimen has been discovered at the quarry so far, and we’re not sure what Continue reading
Pyropsis trochiformis was a carnivorous snail that roamed the sea floor.
Thoracosaurus neocesariensis was a crocodile that ate fish, probably lived in a nearby river, and resembled an Indian gharial.
Odontaspis cuspidata was a sand shark.
Enchodus ferox was a saber-toothed fish.
Turritella vertebroides was a long snail that burrowed into the sand and filtered its food from the water.
Prognathodon was a genus of mosasaur – a large reptile that lived in the sea.
Cucullaea vulgaris is the most common fossil found in the quarry – in fact, “vulagris” means “common” in Latin. It Continue reading