Placodermi Collection

Model of a Coccosteus attacking a Diplacanthus
Devonian model of a Coccosteus attacking a Diplacanthus, from the British Museums collection

Model of a Bothriolepsis, a fish from the Upper Devonian Strata in Canada, from the British Museums collection

A prehistoric Dunkleosteus fish prepares to eat a primitive shark
A 30-foot-long, four-ton hypercarnivorous apex predator of the species Dunkleosteus terrellix is about to make a meal of a six-foot-long primitive shark of the genus Cladoselache 370 million years

Drepanaspis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany

Drepanaspis gemuendenensis, an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period

Dunkleosteus prehistoric fish from the Devonian period
Dunkleosteus is an extinct placoderm fish that lived in seas of North America in the Devonian Period

Bothriolepis is an extinct placoderm from the Late Devonian of Canada
Bothriolepis canadensis is an extinct placoderm from the Late Devonian of Canada

Drepanaspis is an extinct species of primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period

An armored Bothriolepis glides along the bottom of a flooded plain
A 12-inch long armored Bothriolepis glides along the bottom of a flooded plain 380 million years ago during the Late Devonian

Several Bothriolepis emerge from a shallow tributary onto dry land 380 million years ago during the Late Devonian. Bothriolepis is believed to have been primarily an aquatic creature

Bothriolepis, a freshwater detritivore from the Devonian Period
Bothriolepis, a freshwater detritivore (bottom feeder) which lived in the Devonian Period

Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder from the Devonian Period
Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder found in rivers and lakes in the Devonian Period

Drepanaspis jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Drepanaspis is an extinct primitive jawless fish in the Devonian Period of Germany

A Drepanaspis on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea
An 8-inch-long primitive jawless fish of the species Drepanaspis gemuendenensis settles on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea 380 million years ago

Prehistoric fishes, underwater view, illustration Zoology, Chordata, Gnathostomata, Placodermi

Gogo fish fossil C016 / 6148
Gogo fish (Eastmanosteus sp.) This is one of the first ever fossils extracted using acid

Eastmanosteus, Gogo fish
The Gogo fish, Eastmanosteus, was one of the first ever fossils extracted using acid

Dunkleosteus terrelli, fish
Head (larger specimen) and dorsal trunk plate of this placoderm fish seen in dorsal view originating from the Upper Devonian, Cleveland, Ohio

Bothriolepis canadensis, armoured fossil fish
This specimen is an amoured Devonian fish originating from Quebec

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"Unveiling the Ancient World of Placodermi: A Glimpse into Prehistoric Aquatic Predators" Model of a Coccosteus attacking a Diplacanthus: Witness the fierce encounter between two ancient fish species as the armored Coccosteus takes on its prey, the Diplacanthus. Model of a Bothriolepsis: Step back in time and marvel at the intricate details of this extinct placoderm species, known for its unique armor and peculiar appearance. A prehistoric Dunkleosteus fish prepares to eat a primitive shark: Behold the fearsome predator, Dunkleosteus, as it sets its sights on an unsuspecting primitive shark, showcasing nature's relentless cycle of survival. Drepanaspis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany: Explore the depths of ancient German waters with Drepanaspis, an intriguing jawless fish that thrived during one of Earth's earliest periods. Drepanaspis gemuendenensis, an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period: Delve deeper into history with this specific species of Drepanaspis and uncover fascinating insights about life millions of years ago. Dunkleosteus prehistoric fish from the Devonian period: Encounter one of Earth's largest armored predators ever known - Dunkleosteus - ruling over oceans during the Devonian period with unmatched power and size. Bothriolepis is an extinct placoderm from Late Devonian Canada: Journey to Canada's Late Devonian era where Bothriolepis roamed waterways with their distinctive armor plates, leaving behind traces frozen in time. An armored Bothriolepis glides along the bottom of a flooded plain: Imagine witnessing this remarkable sight as an armored Bothriolepis gracefully navigates through submerged landscapes during ancient times.