Paleoichthyology Collection (page 2)

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

Hupehsuchus is a genus of marine reptile that lived during the Triassic Period
Hupehsuchus is a small genus of marine reptile found in China during the Triassic Period. It may be related to the ichthyosaur reptiles

Shonisaurus popularis swimming in prehistoric waters

Hemicyclaspis is an ostracoderm from the Early Devonian of England
Hemicyclaspis murchisoni is an ostracoderm from the Early Devonian of England

Illustration of a Tylosaurus from the prehistoric era

Plesiosaurus, large marine predatory reptile from the Jurassic Era

Mosasaur swimming in prehistoric waters

Early Jurassic European pelagic scene with various extinct animals
Early Jurassic European pelagic scene (195, 000, 000 bp): From left; AIchthyosaurus communis, Hybodus hauffianus, Rhomaleosaurus cramptoni, Thalassiodracon hawkinsi, Eurhinosaurus longirostris

A group of Scaumenacia lobe-finned fish from the Devonian period
A group of prehistoric Scaumenacia lobe-finned fish from the Devonian period

A group of Dolichorhynchops try to escape from a huge Kronosaurus
A pod of Dolichorhynchops try to escape from a huge Kronosaurus marine reptile as Asian Arowana fish swim the other way

Fanged Enchodus predatory fish from the late Cretaceous period
Fanged Enchodus, six-foot-long predatory fish from the late Cretaceous period about 75 million years ago, swim in a estuary in the Western Interior Seaway of North America

Concept of the suction feeding Shastasaurus eating celphalopods
Artists concept of the suction feeding in Shastasaurus, where the ichthyosaur hunts bioluminescent cephalopods in deep waters

Anomalocaris is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada
Anomalocaris canadensis is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada

A group of large Ichthyosaurus marine reptiles swimming in prehistoric waters
A group of large Ichthyosaurus marine reptiles from the Triassic and Jurassic periods

Dipterus is an extinct freshwater lungfish from the Devonian Period of Australia and Europe

Shonisaurus, a prehistoric ichthyosaur from the Triassic period
Shonisaurus is a prehistoric ichthyosaur from the Triassic period

Shonisaurus, a prehistoric ichthyosaur from the Triassic age
Illustration of a Shonisaurus, a prehistoric ichthyosaur from the Triassic age

A Temnodontosaurus burgundiae from the Early Jurassic period
Illustration of a Temnodontosaurus burgundiae from the Early Jurassic period

A group of Ichthyosaurus aquatic reptiles from the Early Jurassic of England
A group of Ichthyosaurus anningae aquatic reptiles from the Early Jurassic of England

A Shonisaurus Ichthyosaur stabs a Coelacanth fish in Triassic seas
A Shonisaurus Ichthyosaur stabs a Coelacanth fish trying to get away from these predators in a Triassic ocean

A school of Lemonpeel Angelfish swim by Plesiosaurus dinosaurs
A school of Lemonpeel Angelfish keep a wary eye on three large predatory Plesiosaurus dinosaurs

Dolichorhynchops plesiosaurs try to evade a Dakosaurus marine reptile
A group of Dolichorhynchops plesiosaurs try to evade a Dakosaurus marine reptile in Cretaceous seas of North America

Pteraspis is an extinct genus of jawless ocean fish that lived in the Devonian period

Stenopterygius is an extinct icthyosaur from the Jurassic Age of Europe

Liopleurodon, a large carnivorous marine reptile from the Jurassic period

Dolichorhynchops marine reptile
Dolichorhynchops was a carnivorous marine reptile that lived in the oceans of North America in the Cretaceous Period

Tylosaurus, a giant marine squamata shedding its skin

Elasmosaurus tries to capture a Dolichorhynchops reptile
Elasmosaurus tries to capture one of the Dolichorhynchops reptiles as Quetzalcoatlus birds look for fish

Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs swim near a natural coral reef bridge in shallow seas

Illustration of a Plotosaurus from the Cretaceous period

Two Suchomimus dinosaurs search for big fish prey underwater
Two Suchomimus dinosaurs dive and search for big fish prey to capture and eat

Plesiosaurus attacks a Metriorhynchus in Jurassic seas
A Metriorhynchus becomes a meal for a Plesiosaurus marine reptile in blue Jurassic seas

Seals race to get away from a giant Megalodon shark coming after them

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs chase a school of Lemonpeel Angelfish
A school of Lemonpeel Angelfish swim together for protection from Plesiosaurus dinosaurs

A Prognathodon saturator swimming in prehistoric waters

A Stenopterygius quadriscissus from the prehistoric era
Illustration of a Stenopterygius quadriscissus from the prehistoric era

Plesiosaurs in their marine habitat

A Eurhinosaurus reptile preys on a coelacanth fish
A coelacanth fish becomes prey for a Eurhinosaurus marine reptile in a Jurassic ocean

Hupehsuchus is a marine icthyosaur that lived during the Mesozoic Era
Hupehsuchus is a predatory marine icthyosaur that lived in the oceans of the Mesozoic Era

Eurhinosaurus, an extinct genus of ichthyosaur
Eurhinosaurus is an extinct genus of ichthyosaur from the Early Jurassic of Europe

An Elasmosaurus hunts a school of bocaccio fish
An Elasmosaurus marine reptile hunts a school of bocaccio fish in Cretaceous seas

Cymbospondylus ichthyosaurs swim together in a pod searching for prey in a Triassic ocean

Shonisaurus hunting Cymbospondylus in Triassic waters
Shonisaurus ichthyosaur was an enormous marine reptile that hunted prey such as Cymbospondylus in the Late Triassic Period

Aristonectes plesiosaur attempts to make a meal of a squid-like cephalopod during the Late Cretaceous period

Olenellus is an extinct trilobite from the Cambrian stage
Olenellus thompsoni is an extinct trilobite from the Cambrian stage

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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.