Permian Amphibian Footprint Fossil #00282

This is the fossil footprint of an ancient amphibian!

Spanning 47 million years from the end of the Carboniferous Period 298.9 million years ago to the beginning of the Triassic Period, the Permian period was the last period of the Paleozoic era. Terrestrial fauna included the famous “protomammal” Dimetrodon, and modern amphibians are thought to have originated during this period.
This cool trace fossil shows three possible footprints – one is distinct and circled – of an early Permian amphibian. It it from the Sangre de Cristo Formation in New Mexico and was originally purchased at a fossil show several years ago. It is displayed with a label in a Riker display case. Please review all pictures and description for condition.
A trace fossil, this specimen is not from an ESA-listed species and is legal to sell and possess. US sales only, sorry!

$50

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