Portheus Molossus (Xiphactinus)

Creator

Preview

Identifier

sa_fp_009_002

Description

This black and white photograph features a damaged skull of a Portheus Molossus (Xiphactinus). The skull is mounted for display with a description card in front of the fossil.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph print

Keywords

Fossils, Specimens, Measurement, Prehistoric life, Museum Exhibits, Paleontology

Rights

© University Archives, Fort Hays State University

Publisher

Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections

Related Materials

Rogers, K. (1991). The Sternberg fossil hunters : A dinosaur dynasty. Missoula, Mont.: Mountain Press. (pp.33)

Collection

George F. Sternberg Collection

Repository

University Archives, Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

Comments

For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu

Recommended Citation

"Portheus Molossus (Xiphactinus)" (2021). Sternberg Photograph Collection. 50.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sternberg_photos/50

Language

eng

Transcription

Portheus Molossus (Fish), Horizon: Niobrara Cretaceous chalk of Kansas. Locality: Two Miles northeast of the Pyramid Rocks, Gove County, Kansas. Collected and Prepared by: George F. Sternberg. Description(sic): A badly crushed skull with lower jaws in place, of a medium sized individual. Remarks: We seldom find a skull of this large fish which is strong enough to be mounted on a vestal(sic), as this one has been. Personal Property of: G. F. Sternberg