Sauropterygia Collection

Liopleurodon vertebra
A fossil vertebra from the pliosaur, Liopleurodon. These were carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. This specimen was discovered in Kimmeridge, Southern England

Plesiosaur sketch
A sketch of the plesiosaur fossil discovered by Mary Anning

Plesiosaurus hawkinsii
A fossil specimen of the extinct marine reptile Plesiosaurus hawkinsii, on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Plesiosaur
An illustration by Neave Parker of the extinct marine reptile, Plesiosaur. These lived throughout most of the Mesozoic (MZ) era becoming extinct 65 million years ago at the time of the K-T extinction

A Elasmosaurus platyurus swims freely in prehistoric waters
Elasmosaurus platyurus, a prehistoric dinosaur from the Cretaceous period

A large Nothosaurus reptile preys on Shonisaurus Ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas
An enormous Nothosaurus aquatic reptile hunts down a group of Shonisaurus ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas

A Liopleurodon attacks a Plesiosaurus
A hapless Plesiosaurus becomes a meal for the much larger Liopleurodon aquatic reptile

Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate with a school of fish
Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate along with a school of fish to warmer Jurassic seas

Styxosaurus marine reptile from the Cretaceous Period
Styxosaurus was a plesiosaur marine reptile that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Kansas in North America

Pliosaurus irgisensis attacking a shark

A Nothosaurus marine reptile attacks a pod of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs in a Triassic ocean

Marine predators of the Cretaceous period
Artists concept of primary marine predators that shared the ocean waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs swimming the Jurassic seas
Jurassic seas were full of life such as the Plesiosaurus dinosaur which was a carnivorve feeding on fish prey

Tylosaurus attacks a Styxosaurus in Cetaceous waters. Tylosaurus was a North American Mosasaur, a sea reptile related to modern monitor lizards

A Plesiosaurus marine reptile attacks a school of Dapedius fish
A Plesiosaurus marine reptile sneaks up behind a school of Dapedius fish as it goes in for the attack

A Nothosaurus catches an unware Ceolophysis
The late Triassic period circa 215 million years ago, featuring the 13 foot, semi oceanic Nothosaurus catching an unaware Ceolophysis

Original art, Crystal Palace extinct animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Plesiosaurus macrocephalus
Plate 15 from Geology and Inhabitants of the Ancient World, by Sir Richard Owen, (1854). This marine reptile could be found during the Jurassic period between 200 and 145 million years ago. Date: 1854

Plesiosaurs co-existing alongside the ancient civilization of Atlantis, way back in prehistoric times

A pod of Eurhinosaurus marine reptiles try to evade the much larger Liopleurodon in Jurassic seas

Dolichorhynchops marine reptile from the prehistoric era
Dolichorhynchops was a marine reptile plesiosaur that lived in Cretaceous seas as a predator

Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Angelfish try to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur
An unlucky Redfin Angelfish tries to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur in the Jurassic Age

A Dakosaurus attacks a small Plesiosaurus in the clear waters of a prehistoric ocean

Pliosaurus kevani, Late Jurassic of England, United Kingdom

Dolichorhynchops, an extinct genus of short-neck Plesiosaur
Dolichorhynchops is an extinct genus of short-neck Plesiosaur from the Cretaceous Period and lived in the oceans of North America

Kronosaurus, attacks a pod of Dolichorhynchops in Cretaceous seas
The marine reptile, Kronosaurus, attacks a pod of dolphin-like Dolichorhynchops in Cretaceous seas

Plesiosaurs gather at their underwater playground

Placodus reptiles rest on shore and dive for food in the Triassic period

Elasmosaurus marine reptile from the Cretaceous Period
Elasmosaurus was a plesiosaur marine reptile that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Kansas in North America

Plesiosaurus, large marine predatory reptile from the Jurassic Era

Nothosaurus reptile, side view. Nothosaurus was a semi-aquatic carnivorous reptile that lived in the Triassic Period of North Africa, Europe and China

Early Jurassic European pelagic scene with various extinct animals
Early Jurassic European pelagic scene (195, 000, 000 bp): From left; AIchthyosaurus communis, Hybodus hauffianus, Rhomaleosaurus cramptoni, Thalassiodracon hawkinsi, Eurhinosaurus longirostris

A group of Dolichorhynchops try to escape from a huge Kronosaurus
A pod of Dolichorhynchops try to escape from a huge Kronosaurus marine reptile as Asian Arowana fish swim the other way

A group of Plesiosaurs relaxing on a Jurassic Day

Strange creatures that best resemble prehistoric Plesiosaurs
Around the world there have been numerous sightings of strange creatures that best resemble prehistoric Plesiosaurs, including the famous Loch Ness sightings

A school of Lemonpeel Angelfish swim by Plesiosaurus dinosaurs
A school of Lemonpeel Angelfish keep a wary eye on three large predatory Plesiosaurus dinosaurs

Dolichorhynchops plesiosaurs try to evade a Dakosaurus marine reptile
A group of Dolichorhynchops plesiosaurs try to evade a Dakosaurus marine reptile in Cretaceous seas of North America

Kronosaurus is a large pliosaur reptile that lived in Cretaceous seas

Liopleurodon, a large carnivorous marine reptile from the Jurassic period

Dolichorhynchops marine reptile
Dolichorhynchops was a carnivorous marine reptile that lived in the oceans of North America in the Cretaceous Period

Elasmosaurus tries to capture a Dolichorhynchops reptile
Elasmosaurus tries to capture one of the Dolichorhynchops reptiles as Quetzalcoatlus birds look for fish

Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs swim near a natural coral reef bridge in shallow seas

Plesiosaurus attacks a Metriorhynchus in Jurassic seas
A Metriorhynchus becomes a meal for a Plesiosaurus marine reptile in blue Jurassic seas

A group of Plesiosaurs resting on a sandbank and enjoying the last warm rays of the sun at the end of another Jurassic day

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs chase a school of Lemonpeel Angelfish
A school of Lemonpeel Angelfish swim together for protection from Plesiosaurus dinosaurs

Corosaurus alcovensis, Early Triassic of Wyoming, USA

Plesiosaurs in their marine habitat

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"Sauropterygia: Unveiling the Majestic Marine Reptiles of Prehistoric Seas" Dive into the depths of ancient oceans and discover the fascinating world of Sauropterygia, a diverse group of marine reptiles that ruled the seas for millions of years. This captivating Liopleurodon vertebra serves as a reminder of their immense size and power. In this mesmerizing Plesiosaur sketch, we catch a glimpse of these graceful creatures with their long necks and paddle-like limbs. The Plesiosaur, like its cousin Plesiosaurus hawkinsii, showcases nature's incredible ability to adapt and thrive in aquatic environments. Original art from Crystal Palace extinct animals takes us back to an era when these magnificent creatures roamed freely. Behold the mighty Plesiosaurus macrocephalus gracefully navigating prehistoric waters alongside Elasmosaurus platyurus, showcasing their unparalleled swimming prowess. But not all interactions were peaceful in these ancient seas. Witness as a fearsome Liopleurodon attacks its prey - a defenseless Plesiosaurus - reminding us that survival was always at stake in this primordial battleground. Styxosaurus emerges from the Cretaceous Period as another remarkable member of Sauropterygia. With its elongated body and powerful flippers, it ruled over vast ocean territories with unmatched dominance. Pliosaurus irgisensis shows no mercy as it launches a ferocious assault on an unsuspecting shark. These apex predators were truly unrivaled masters of their domain, leaving no room for competition or compromise. Nothosaurus strikes fear into the hearts of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs as they fall victim to its predatory instincts. These intense battles between marine reptiles highlight nature's unrelenting cycle where only the fittest survive.