Brachiopod
Stringocephalus sp -- this is the largest species of Brachiopod, lovely specimens, looking like an eagle or a penguin. Although Brachiopod is a common kind of fossil, a species of that size is relatively rare. Only one location in the world produces the type of specimens now.
Location: Wuxian, Guangxi, China
Age: Middle Devonian (370 millions years ago)
Followed are some listings of Stringocephalus. If you want to take a closer look at a certain piece, please click at the picture.
Str-o1 Stringocephalus sp Two Stringocephalus individuals together
11 x 9 x 12 cm (4.3 x 3.5 x 4.7"), $30
Str-02 Stringocephalus sp Smaller that the one above, interesting shape, like a penguin.
5 x 5 x 8 cm (2 x 2 x 3.1"), $8
Str-03 Stringocephalus sp Made up of more than 80 Stringocephalus, 8-14 cm large, in beautiful shape, best brachiopod specimen available, a extraordinary piece for museum.
100 x 70 x 30 cm ( 39.4 x 27.5 x 11.8"),
$2,200