Two Permian Amphibian (Sclerocephalus) Fossils - Germany

This is a a pair of fossils of Sclerocephalus, a primitive amphibian during the Permian period, some 280 million years ago. A coat of sealant has been applied over the top of it, as they are preserved in a delicate, carbon film.

The fossil beds of Pfalz in southwestern Germany have yielded many spectacular Permian fossils for many years, but this location has been closed to collecting for decades, making such specimens increasingly rare on the market. The Rotliegendes series of mud and siltstones is renowned for its abundant fish and amphibian fossils and this stunning assemblage is a perfect representation of aquatic life that thrived in the area 285 million years ago.