Tag #Myobradypterygius Hauthali

How does Fiona's discovery in the Tyndall Glacier area, a rich fossil site, contribute to our understanding of ichthyosaur distribution, abundance, and paleoecology during the Hauterivian age?

Fiona's discovery in the Tyndall Glacier area, a site dubbed a 'dragon graveyard', adds to the 87 other complete or articulated ichthyosaurs found there. This site now holds the highest concentration of Hauterivian ichthyosaurs globally, showcasing a rich fossil record. The exceptional preservation allows for detailed analysis of Fiona's skeletal structure, including a 50cm-long fetus, evidence of a fish-based diet, and a unique bone pathology.