In a rare discovery, a 3D fish fossil dating back 183 million years has been unearthed in Gloucestershire, UK.
Found in a farmer’s field, this remarkably well-preserved fossil even includes the fish’s eyeball, offering a unique glimpse into prehistoric marine life.
The fossil was part of a larger excavation revealing marine animals, squids, and reptiles, all buried in limestone nodules that hadn’t been exposed for over a century.
Pachycormus, the species identified, stunned researchers with its intact scales, fins, and eyes, allowing the creation of a detailed 3D model.
This significant find adds to the site’s reputation as a treasure trove of early Jurassic fossils, comparable to Somerset’s famous Strawberry Bank Lagerstätte.
Dr. Dean Lomax and a team of paleontologists are continuing their work, driven by the potential for more extraordinary discoveries at this historically rich location.
