Paleoichthyology Collection

Mosasaurus hoffmanni swimming in prehistoric waters

A Elasmosaurus platyurus swims freely in prehistoric waters
Elasmosaurus platyurus, a prehistoric dinosaur from the Cretaceous period

Raptors attack a vulnerable Mosasaurus that remained aground at low tide

A large Nothosaurus reptile preys on Shonisaurus Ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas
An enormous Nothosaurus aquatic reptile hunts down a group of Shonisaurus ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas

A Liopleurodon attacks a Plesiosaurus
A hapless Plesiosaurus becomes a meal for the much larger Liopleurodon aquatic reptile

Ctenaspis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Norway
Ctenaspis dentata is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Norway

Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate with a school of fish
Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate along with a school of fish to warmer Jurassic seas

Shonisaurus was a genus of ichthyosaur from the Triassic period
Shonisaurus was a genus of ichthyosaur found in the Luning Formation of Nevada, USA. It dates to the late Triassic period, about 215 million years ago

Illustration of a Mosasaurus from the Cretaceous period of prehistoric times

A Nothosaurus marine reptile attacks a pod of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs in a Triassic ocean

Liopleurodon reptile hunting Ichthyosaurus dinosaurs in Jurassic seas

Marine predators of the Cretaceous period
Artists concept of primary marine predators that shared the ocean waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs swimming the Jurassic seas
Jurassic seas were full of life such as the Plesiosaurus dinosaur which was a carnivorve feeding on fish prey

Leedsichthys fish about to swallow an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile. Leedsichthys is a large extinct fish from the Jurassic seas

A huge Megalodon shark swims after a pod of striped dolphins

Mosasaurus dinosaur skull on textured background

Tylosaurus attacks a Styxosaurus in Cetaceous waters. Tylosaurus was a North American Mosasaur, a sea reptile related to modern monitor lizards

A Plesiosaurus marine reptile attacks a school of Dapedius fish
A Plesiosaurus marine reptile sneaks up behind a school of Dapedius fish as it goes in for the attack

Metriorhynchus marine reptiles try to capture a Coelacanth fish
Two Metriorhynchus marine reptiles try to capture a Coelacanth fish in Jurassic seas

Drepanaspis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany

Cretaceous marine predators, artwork
Cretaceous marine predators. Computer artwork of three primary marine predators that shared the waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

A pair of Stenopterygius ichthyosaurs jumping out of the water

Illustration of an Eurhinosaurus from the prehistoric era

Two Megalodon sharks from the Cenozoic Era
The Megalodon is an extinct megatoothed shark from prehistoric seas and was 20.3 meters or 67 feet long

A pod of Eurhinosaurus marine reptiles try to evade the much larger Liopleurodon in Jurassic seas

Prehistoric Pteraspis jawless fish swimming with a group of Chelmon Butterflyfish
Pteraspis is an extinct genus of jawless ocean fish that lived in the Devonian period, seen here with a group of Chelmon Butterflyfish

Dolichorhynchops marine reptile from the prehistoric era
Dolichorhynchops was a marine reptile plesiosaur that lived in Cretaceous seas as a predator

Priohybodus, an extinct shark species from the Cretaceous Period
Priohybodus, an extinct shark species that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Earths history. The hybodont shark was about 3 to 7 feet in length

Ichthyosaurs jumping out of the water

Drepanaspis gemuendenensis, an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period

Semionotus (Flag-Back), an extinct genus of ray-finned fish found throughout Northern Pangaea (North America and Europe) during the late Triassic, becoming extinct in the Early Jurassic

Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Angelfish try to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur
An unlucky Redfin Angelfish tries to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur in the Jurassic Age

A Dakosaurus attacks a small Plesiosaurus in the clear waters of a prehistoric ocean

Stenopterygius was an ichthyosaur from the Jurassic Period, similar to todays dolphin

Tylosaurus tries to feed on some ammonites
The large marine lizard of North America, Tylosaurus, tries to feed on some ammonites

Brachypterygius is an extinct ichthyosaur from the Late Jurassic of England
Brachypterygius extremus is an extinct ichthyosaur from the Late Jurassic of England

Liopleurodon catches an ichthyosaur in Jurassic seas
An Ichthyosaur becomes prey for an enormous Liopleurodon marine reptile in Jurassic seas

Mesosaurus attacks a Mangrove red snapper fish
Mesosaurus marine reptile attacks a Mangrove red snapper fish in a Permian ocean

Mesosaurus dinosaur jumping out of the water

A group of fast swimming Eurhinosaurus marine reptiles from the Jurassic period of Europe, following a school of small fish

Dolichorhynchops, an extinct genus of short-neck Plesiosaur
Dolichorhynchops is an extinct genus of short-neck Plesiosaur from the Cretaceous Period and lived in the oceans of North America

Leedsichthys, an extinct bony fish from the Mesozoic Era
Leedsichthys is a giant member of an extinct group of Mesozoic Era bony fish that lived during the Jurassic Period

Kronosaurus, attacks a pod of Dolichorhynchops in Cretaceous seas
The marine reptile, Kronosaurus, attacks a pod of dolphin-like Dolichorhynchops in Cretaceous seas

Bothriolepis is an extinct placoderm from the Late Devonian of Canada
Bothriolepis canadensis is an extinct placoderm from the Late Devonian of Canada

Stenopterygius ichthyosaurs swimming underwater during Earths Jurassic Period

Plesiosaurs gather at their underwater playground

A group of Ichthyosaurs swimming in prehistoric waters. Ichthyosaurs were giant marine reptiles from the Mesozoic era

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"Paleoichthyology: Exploring the Ancient Seas of Prehistoric Predators" Dive into the depths of paleoichthyology, a captivating field that unravels the mysteries of Cretaceous marine predators. Through stunning artwork, we witness Mosasaurus hoffmanni gracefully swimming in prehistoric waters, its powerful presence commanding attention. In these ancient seas, Elasmosaurus platyurus glides freely, showcasing its elongated neck and mesmerizing beauty. However, danger lurks as raptors attack a vulnerable Mosasaurus stranded at low tide – a gripping moment frozen in time. The ferocious battles continue as Liopleurodon unleashes its might upon a Plesiosaurus. The clash between these apex predators leaves us awestruck by their sheer strength and primal instincts. Traveling back to the Early Devonian era in Norway, we encounter Ctenaspis – an intriguing jawless fish that adds depth to our understanding of aquatic life's evolution. Witnessing Nothosaurus pouncing on Hupehsuchus dinosaurs reminds us that even amidst diverse marine ecosystems, survival is never guaranteed. These encounters paint vivid pictures of ancient struggles for dominance and adaptation. Journeying further through time to Jurassic seas unveils Liopleurodon reptiles hunting Ichthyosaurus dinosaurs with ruthless precision. Their pursuit creates an intense chase scene where survival hangs by a thread. Leedsichthys emerges next; this colossal fish looms over an unsuspecting Ichthyosaurus marine reptile about to be swallowed whole—an awe-inspiring testament to nature's grandeur and unforgiving hierarchy. Megalodon sharks make their entrance with jaws wide open as they relentlessly pursue pods of striped dolphins—a chilling reminder of how immense creatures once roamed our oceans' depths during prehistoric times. Lastly, we encounter Nothosaurus reptiles preying on Shonisaurus Ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas.